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title: "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: ITN for Design, Build and In-Service Support of Royal Navy Patrol Launches"
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# TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: ITN for Design, Build and In-Service Support of Royal Navy Patrol Launches

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bc3927c-262c-4752-a050-522112b46572

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the "Transparency Notice: ITN for Design, Build and In-Service Support of Royal Navy Patrol Launches." This opportunity falls under the ships and boats category of goods and is intended for delivery to non-UK destinations, including British Overseas Territories and other regions. The procurement method is selective, following a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the procurement stage is currently active. The tender period closed on 25th June 2019, while the contract period is expected to commence on 1st November 2019 and run until 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £8 million, and a minimum value of £6.5 million.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in maritime design, construction, and support services, particularly those that can offer Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or bespoke solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, catering to the demand for post-design modifications and in-service support for naval vessels. Businesses with experience in similar contracts and the capacity to work on international projects would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Commercially Supported Shipping (CSS) Team has a requirement for the Design, Build and In Service Support of two (2) Royal Navy (RN) Patrol Launches. It is envisaged this can be met with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) / Military-Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) or proven bespoke solutions may be considered. The requirement will include post-design services modification, in-service support and spares provision. To note, this requirement requires delivery to a non UK destination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d283a10-4ffc-4186-a3fc-30bfbf2b2aee |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 10:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d283a10-4ffc-4186-a3fc-30bfbf2b2aee
- 26 Apr 2019 at 09:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d283a10-4ffc-4186-a3fc-30bfbf2b2aee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d283a10-4ffc-4186-a3fc-30bfbf2b2aee
  18th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/373def27-8273-4b68-a213-fe7d4e36fa08
  CSS/0130 ITN Documentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cadcdf51-b1c4-4658-80a7-5be8ca5e3a9c
  CSS/0130 DCO Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c7818f0-3207-46cc-ae06-018cadb5e44a
  CSS/0130 DCO Contract Notice Addendum
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/project/buyer/editDefenceContractNotice.html?id=58208620&type=DefenceContractNotice
  Defence Contract Notice

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