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title: "NSIGN001-02D-CSF Lot 2 - Work Package 4 - Solution Design (PA)"
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# NSIGN001-02D-CSF Lot 2 - Work Package 4 - Solution Design (PA)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ecc49ee-55e5-4b1c-b16e-957f405eae24

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist services related to warships. The contract, titled "NSIGN001-02D-CSF Lot 2 - Work Package 4 - Solution Design (PA)", involves the development of expert advice to support the Royal Navy's strategic objectives. The contract, valued at £179,152 GBP, was awarded to PA Consulting Group Limited. The procurement process was completed with a tender period ending on November 3, 2023, and a contract period spanning from January 8, 2024, to March 29, 2024. The location of the procurement is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services of warships, shipping operations, and technical analysis/consultancy services. Companies with expertise in these areas and the capacity to deliver high-quality solutions may find this tender suitable for their business growth. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, indicating a competitive process. Interested businesses should be aware of the key dates and deadlines, ensuring compliance with the contract requirements and specifications set by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Lot 2 - Deep SQEP of the NSIGN Client Support Framework is being established to provide deep expert advice in relation to specific specialist tasking that will test and optimise the support solution options in their respective fields of expertise. Lot 2 Work Package 4: Solution Design will provide independent external expertise to aid the development of the Authority's understanding of the global ship support market and the opportunities that can be provided for the Royal Navy to meet its strategic objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aacdf11-bff3-464e-828c-f2ad39534dd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,152 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,152 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships
- 60640000 - Shipping operations
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 May 2024 at 07:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aacdf11-bff3-464e-828c-f2ad39534dd1
- 1 May 2024 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aacdf11-bff3-464e-828c-f2ad39534dd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aacdf11-bff3-464e-828c-f2ad39534dd1
  2nd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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