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title: "Contract Finder Opportunity VTN"
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# Contract Finder Opportunity VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77702930-b4db-479d-b18d-fb0e96c3a1f8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking to award a contract titled "Contract Finder Opportunity VTN" for the provision of In-Service Support of the Phalanx Close In Weapons System. This contract, valued at approximately £35.9 million, is set to be negotiated with Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited (DRDL) on a single source basis and spans a total contract period from 1st February 2023 to 31st January 2026, with an end date for the tender period of 30th November 2021. The procurement method employed is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for weapon systems, specifically in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in defence services and maintenance of weapon systems. As the MOD intends to negotiate directly with DRDL, there is potential for subcontracting opportunities for firms capable of delivering related support services or technological solutions. Companies that possess expertise in military systems, logistical support, or servicing weaponry would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process, thereby expanding their footprint in the defence sector.

## Notice

The International Guns, Missiles and Rockets Project Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to award a contract of up to 5 years (three years initial term plus two option years) to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited (DRDL). This contract is for the In-Service Support of the Phalanx CIWS (Close In Weapons System). Additional information: This notice is not a request for expression of interests. Instead, it advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with DRDL on a single source basis, and it is published for transparency reasons. If you are interested in becoming sub-contractor for this requirement, you should apply directly to the DRDL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b894a9fd-2ed9-4651-b318-5e0f343d6284 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,900,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50842000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapon systems

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b894a9fd-2ed9-4651-b318-5e0f343d6284

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b894a9fd-2ed9-4651-b318-5e0f343d6284
  18th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52829
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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