--- title: "Submarine Delivery Agency - Submarine Disposal Capability: Themed Supplier Engagements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-79b5caf6-6ac0-44b5-ac6c-1d42bc7c94a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79b5caf6-6ac0-44b5-ac6c-1d42bc7c94a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79b5caf6-6ac0-44b5-ac6c-1d42bc7c94a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79b5caf6-6ac0-44b5-ac6c-1d42bc7c94a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY" published: "2023-08-25" --- # Submarine Delivery Agency - Submarine Disposal Capability: Themed Supplier Engagements Buyer: SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79b5caf6-6ac0-44b5-ac6c-1d42bc7c94a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79b5caf6-6ac0-44b5-ac6c-1d42bc7c94a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79b5caf6-6ac0-44b5-ac6c-1d42bc7c94a0.json) ## Summary The Submarine Delivery Agency is planning a procurement process for the Submarine Disposal Capability project, aiming to safely dispose of the UK's nuclear-powered submarines. Industry engagement sessions are being held to discuss the project's challenges and opportunities, with deadlines for participation specified in the Market Engagement Paper by the Ministry of Defence. The buying organisation, Submarine Delivery Agency, based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, is facilitating these engagements to better understand suppliers' capabilities and interests. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in submarines, demolition services of ships, and radioactive waste treatment services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the MOD is seeking insights and feedback from UK-based suppliers. Interested parties are required to complete a registration form and submit it to the provided email address, ensuring compliance with the specifications outlined in the Market Engagement Paper for each themed engagement session. ## Notice The Government is committed to providing a safe, secure, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for the disposal of the UK's legacy, current and future out-of-service nuclear-powered submarines. In line with this, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has established the Submarine Disposal Capability (SDC) Project to conduct a strategic review of its Submarine Disposal Programme. A Market Interest Day (MID) was held on 6 July 2023 which; introduced the Submarine Disposal Programme and the SDC project, highlighted the current challenges within them and identified opportunities for Industry. Following the MID, the SDC project are hosting five themed engagement sessions, the details of which can be found in the Market Engagement Paper. The purpose of the themed engagements is to provide Industry with an opportunity for Q&As and discussion around relevant topic areas listed above. These sessions shall also allow MOD to understand more about the current capability, and skills base and particular areas of interest. Additional information: How to apply 1) Complete the attached registration form and send a copy to the following email: sda-sdc@mod.gov.uk 2) Deadlines for each themed engagement session is detailed in the attached Market Engagement Paper Note: Depending on interest, we may limit attendees per company. All attendees must be UK Nationals. Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers. Please note that this is not a call for competition or a procurement exercise. This is an opportunity for the MOD to better understand the supplier market and for potential suppliers to provide feedback at a formative stage of the process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e0eaba-c040-4d22-ad7a-3c5d8e1e3b83 | | 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 | 25 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Nov 2023 | | 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 | SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY | | Locality | PLYMOUTH | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL2 2BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | Devonport | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 35512000 - Submarines - 50243000 - Demolition services of ships - 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services ## Release History - 25 Aug 2023 at 10:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e0eaba-c040-4d22-ad7a-3c5d8e1e3b83 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e0eaba-c040-4d22-ad7a-3c5d8e1e3b83 25th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b383c0e6-a7dc-4504-81c8-70c495a86e46 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/780f472f-cc96-4a33-ae36-2538440a3a2d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34809805-2221-42eb-badb-1d1b260f9b66 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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