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title: "PEDT/0045 - Inclusive Spares: Submarine Switchgear"
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# PEDT/0045 - Inclusive Spares: Submarine Switchgear

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5be5e6fe-f56c-4f0b-87c5-20e996896cdc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, is planning a tender titled "PEDT/0045 - Inclusive Spares: Submarine Switchgear" in the Switchgear industry category. The engagement end date for this tender is set for April 25, 2024. The tender involves providing consumables and Capital Spares to support various equipment used in Royal Navy's submarine fleet, with a planned contract start date in mid-2025.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South West and Scotland regions of the United Kingdom. Businesses in the equipment maintenance, supply, and technical support sectors could compete for this contract. The focus is on providing essential spares and equipment upkeep support for Submarine Switchgear used across different submarine classes, offering a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to engage with the defence sector.

## Notice

The Submarine Switchgear contract requirement encompasses all Switchboard, Load Centre and Supply cubicle (i.e. Battery and Propulsion) equipment fitted to A, T, V and Dreadnought Class boats. Submarine Switchgear is an extensive requirement, but generally refers to the vessels source of supply (i.e. the Generators) and the vessels users or consumers (i.e. via distribution cabinets and fuse/switch panels). Specific areas covered are: a. Switchboards and Distribution Panels containing either Air Circuit Breakers (ACB's) or smaller Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB's) b. Breaker Protection c. Control and associated Test Equipment d. Earth Detection/Monitoring Equipment including Gresham electronic protection cards. Associated items (i.e. fuses, Miniature Circuit Breakers, relays, contactors, printed circuit boards (PCB's) and related components). Each Master Equipment is used throughout the Royal Navy's submarine Fleet. The SDA has a requirement to source supply of consumables and Capital Spares to support the equipment described above, including survey and repair of supporting equipment, plus technical support relating to all in scope equipment. The planned contract start date is mid-2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68de541d-6eee-4ea8-96c3-c91ae522433f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 | TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31214000 - Switchgear

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 10:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68de541d-6eee-4ea8-96c3-c91ae522433f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68de541d-6eee-4ea8-96c3-c91ae522433f
  21st March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57887
  RFI - Spares Inclusive Upkeep - Submarine Switchgear

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