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title: "GB-Bristol: Strategic Client Friend (SCF) Support Arrangement"
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# GB-Bristol: Strategic Client Friend (SCF) Support Arrangement

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95bd7d4f-fed8-461a-91be-38df3c484803

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "GB-Bristol: Strategic Client Friend (SCF) Support Arrangement". This tender, valued between £20 million and £100 million, falls within the Engineering Services category and is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 19 March 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 21 June 2021 and will run until 21 June 2024, with a selective procurement method involving a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on providing specialist commercial expertise in shipbuilding and design, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies with capabilities in managing semi-commercial shipping and complex procurements will be well-placed to compete. Engaging with this contract could lead to increased visibility and partnership opportunities within the defence sector, potentially supporting long-term growth and collaboration with a prominent government entity.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 18 February 2021 for the following reason: The CPV code has been changed from Engineering Services to Other Services(The MOD Innovation and Future Capability team is seeking a Customer Friend to provide independent, specialist commercial experience of ship build and design to support semi-commercial shipping and semi-complex procurement.) 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 'GB-Bristol: Strategic Client Friend (SCF) Support Arrangement'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21beec2d-b000-41d8-8365-f2371b33da48 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2021 - 21 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2021 at 15:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21beec2d-b000-41d8-8365-f2371b33da48
- 12 Feb 2021 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21beec2d-b000-41d8-8365-f2371b33da48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21beec2d-b000-41d8-8365-f2371b33da48
  18th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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