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title: "Paxman Diesel Engine Support (FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY)"
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# Paxman Diesel Engine Support (FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a70cc03-7202-40f5-b4e2-ec3b0f5069ca

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the "Paxman Diesel Engine Support" contract, classified under the CPV category for installation services of diesel engines. This competitive negotiated procedure is active and will cover a total value of £18 million, with a minimum value of £13 million. The tender period will close on 6th July 2021, following which the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and extend to 31st March 2027. The delivery of services will take place in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine engineering, logistics, or diesel engine manufacturing, particularly those capable of delivering long-term support solutions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their innovative approaches and unique capabilities could be beneficial in fulfilling the requirements of this extensive contract. Companies with experience in defence contracts or similar procurement processes would be well-suited to take on this challenge.

## Notice

NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY, AS A NEGOTIATED COMPETITION THAT HAS PASSED THE DPQQ STAGE THIS IS NO LONGER OPEN TO ADDITIONAL BIDDERS. Engines and engine parts for warships. A sustainable support solution and through life support contract for the PAXMAN Diesel Engine. The PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract (MSS/119) is a (5 + 2 years) Spares Inclusive Upkeep (SIU) contract in support of Marine Support Systems conducted in accordance with the competitive negotiated procedure under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 ('the Regulations').

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3144dc-1c72-42ce-b044-ee835035a8e1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51142000 - Installation services of diesel engines

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3144dc-1c72-42ce-b044-ee835035a8e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3144dc-1c72-42ce-b044-ee835035a8e1
  5th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cd4c7a4-6bb0-404e-a8c6-c481fbc3dfbc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14cd0eea-97d2-4303-b3e7-df896ddf5168
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001496-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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