--- title: "Commercially Supported Shipping (CSS) Future In-Service Support (FISS) - Technical Coatings Requirement for thirteen (13) Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) and one (1) Royal Navy (RN) Vessels" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ef799e3-428a-4716-a8e4-4066638d1ecb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ef799e3-428a-4716-a8e4-4066638d1ecb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ef799e3-428a-4716-a8e4-4066638d1ecb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ef799e3-428a-4716-a8e4-4066638d1ecb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, COMMERCIALLY SUPPORTED SHIPPING (CSS) TEAM" published: "2018-11-23" --- # Commercially Supported Shipping (CSS) Future In-Service Support (FISS) - Technical Coatings Requirement for thirteen (13) Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) and one (1) Royal Navy (RN) Vessels Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, COMMERCIALLY SUPPORTED SHIPPING (CSS) TEAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ef799e3-428a-4716-a8e4-4066638d1ecb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ef799e3-428a-4716-a8e4-4066638d1ecb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ef799e3-428a-4716-a8e4-4066638d1ecb.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Commercially Supported Shipping (CSS) Team, which is seeking to fulfil a requirement for technical coatings services for thirteen Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels and one Royal Navy (RN) vessel. The tender, titled "Commercially Supported Shipping (CSS) Future In-Service Support (FISS) - Technical Coatings Requirement," is classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of ships. The tender has completed its procurement stage, with a total contract value of £11,720,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2029. The procurement process included a tender period that ended on 3rd October 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical coatings and maintenance services, particularly those that can provide on-site technical expertise and research capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, given that the buying organisation is open to suppliers from a diverse range of scales. Companies providing services such as internal and external coatings, surveying, and advisory support for naval vessels could greatly benefit from this significant contract in the shipping and defence sector. ## Notice Paints. Coating materials. Repair and maintenance services of ships. The Commercially Supported Shipping (CSS) Team manages the In-Service Support of a diverse range of platforms including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) flotilla and the Royal Navy (RN) Hydrographic and Patrol (H&P) including Survey Ships. This requirement is for the planning, procurement and supply of technical coatings services to support x13 RFA and x1 RN platforms. Services to include: technical coating systems (internal and external); technical services, including an on-site technical coating advisor; surveying capability; research and development. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Repair and maintenance services of ships.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b987b3-7e2e-4f27-8a74-21c05d72c295 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,720,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £11,720,000 | | 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, SHIPS, COMMERCIALLY SUPPORTED SHIPPING (CSS) TEAM | | 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 | INTERNATIONAL PAINT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships ## Release History - 23 Nov 2018 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b987b3-7e2e-4f27-8a74-21c05d72c295 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b987b3-7e2e-4f27-8a74-21c05d72c295 23rd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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