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title: "Subject Matter Expert support to safety case development at Royal Navy Armament Depot Coulport (RNAD(C))"
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# Subject Matter Expert support to safety case development at Royal Navy Armament Depot Coulport (RNAD(C))

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a21670a-ca4a-4128-a00e-29eda0e84c38

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for a project titled "Subject Matter Expert support to safety case development at Royal Navy Armament Depot Coulport (RNAD(C))", a service classified under supporting services for the government. This opportunity is situated in Scotland and follows a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £10 million, and a minimum value of £4.5 million. The tender period concluded on 15 January 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 1 February 2021 and last until 8 February 2024. The awarded contract was publicly announced on 23 March 2021, with a total sum of £5,882,250 allocated to the successful supplier, Safety Services Organisation Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in safety case development and related consulting services. Companies capable of providing specialised subject matter expertise in safety and risk management in a governmental context would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract aligns closely with the needs of businesses engaged in supporting services for governmental departments, allowing them to leverage their proficiency in safety compliance and advisory sectors.

## Notice

***FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY*** A competitive Invitation to Tender has been released to industry for the services of Subject Matter Expert support to safety case development at Royal Navy Armament Depot Coulport (RNAD(C)).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4a32ba-364f-4fff-a58b-cca4b471498c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2021 - 22 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,882,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFETY SERVICES ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4a32ba-364f-4fff-a58b-cca4b471498c
- 10 Dec 2020 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6572026c-d45e-4d88-8c69-c8afdc5a7f59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4a32ba-364f-4fff-a58b-cca4b471498c
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6572026c-d45e-4d88-8c69-c8afdc5a7f59
  10th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5cdc53a-6a7b-42d7-8dc9-d23d623bd38a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/050d1d8f-19b3-46b0-8b70-7cd3452a6624
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8cdcd08a-2a1e-4a4f-ac14-7ac81a92b6f4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a186ea1f-9f03-4e8f-b43a-f57aafa91cc9

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