--- title: "706439450 - Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Cathodic Protection and Active Shaft Grounding In-Service Support (ISS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8001cee0-f711-4f57-8dbb-366787c6f8f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8001cee0-f711-4f57-8dbb-366787c6f8f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8001cee0-f711-4f57-8dbb-366787c6f8f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8001cee0-f711-4f57-8dbb-366787c6f8f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-02-21" --- # 706439450 - Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Cathodic Protection and Active Shaft Grounding In-Service Support (ISS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8001cee0-f711-4f57-8dbb-366787c6f8f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8001cee0-f711-4f57-8dbb-366787c6f8f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8001cee0-f711-4f57-8dbb-366787c6f8f5.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the provision of in-service support for Ships Protective Systems (SPS) equipment, focusing on Cathodic Protection and Active Shaft Grounding. The contract, valued at £10,400,000 GBP, is a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure. The tender deadline is set for March 23, 2023, and the contract period spans from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2028. This opportunity falls under the services category of electromechanical equipment. This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in system design, project management, quality management, risk management, and technical support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Interested businesses should consider the Ministry of Defence's requirements for in-service support elements and non-core activities related to equipment upkeep, supply support, and post-design services. The indicative release date for the DPQQ is February 2023, and interested parties can register their interest via the Defence Sourcing Portal. ## Notice The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Underwater and Electronic Warfare (UEW) team is responsible for providing in-service support (ISS) to Ships Protective Systems (SPS) equipment across the Royal Navy (RN) Fleet and Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) direct to Platform teams and front-line units. As part of this in-service support Cathodic Protection (CP) and Active Shaft Grounding (ASG) are two groups of equipment used in SPS; a. CP prevents hull and component corrosion by using sacrificial anodes and/or impressed current systems. Corrosion can reduce the safety and reliability of ships' structures and components. The deterioration of these structures causes higher maintenance costs, early system failures, or an overall shortened service life. b. ASG protects the propeller components against corrosion by grounding the static electricity, generated by the turning propeller, to the hull. It is anticipated the contract duration will be five (5) years with two (2) option years (1+1). Any potential bidder may be required to provide for an example the following services: Core Activities The Contractor shall provide the following in-service support elements: - System Design Authority Management - Project Management - Quality Management - Risk Management - Health, Safety & Environmental Management - Obsolescence Management - Configuration Management - Software Support - Supply Chain management and reporting - Equipment Upkeep Management - Post Design Services - Technical Support Supply Support - Non-Core - Supply Support Activities - Single item ownership - Support and Test Equipment - Accounting Classification - Supply of stock - Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transport Equipment Upkeep Management - Non-Core - Repair and Refurbishment of Articles - Testing - Calibration - Disposal Post Design and Technical Services - Non-Core - Post Design Services - Technical Services - Task Initiation - Contractors on Deployed Operations (CONDO) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fd2822-25f9-480b-9573-0ccc2730cec0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | 17 Feb 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,400,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment ## Release History - 21 Feb 2023 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fd2822-25f9-480b-9573-0ccc2730cec0 - 19 Jan 2023 at 15:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc60bcd3-175f-4664-8b85-e09549e35a9b - 16 Jan 2023 at 12:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1237513-1efd-4856-a05e-8c00244df0cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fd2822-25f9-480b-9573-0ccc2730cec0 21st February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc60bcd3-175f-4664-8b85-e09549e35a9b 19th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1237513-1efd-4856-a05e-8c00244df0cb 16th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55804 Opportunity Listing Link ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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