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title: "DSCOMCB2255 Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability VTN"
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published: "2022-11-24"
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# DSCOMCB2255 Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96307055-2418-49e8-ac87-75faeb439628

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in England has initiated a tender process titled "DSCOMCB2255 Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability VTN" in the services category. This procurement aims to provide a new contract for an interim period of at least 7 years starting from 2025. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 9th December 2022. The procurement method specified is a direct approach with a total contract value of £625 million in GBP.

This tender process provides an opportunity for businesses involved in shipping operations to compete for a significant government contract. Companies with experience in providing strategic sealift capabilities for defence organisations would be well-suited to participate. The process is currently at the tender stage, offering interested parties the chance to engage with the Ministry of Defence and potentially secure a long-term contractual partnership.

## Notice

Strategic Sealift provides UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with a capability to deploy cargo overseas from the UK in support of the UK's standing commitments and contingent operations. The current Sealift contract expires on 31 December 2024. A new project has been initiated by UK MOD, with the aim to provide a new contract for an interim period of minimum 7 years, to an updated user requirement. This is a VTN outlining the Authority's route to market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9954ef42-0aba-4839-8e52-09e5e0d62b84 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Other - It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) and is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)( |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000,000 |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2022 at 08:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9954ef42-0aba-4839-8e52-09e5e0d62b84
- 23 Nov 2022 at 18:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9954ef42-0aba-4839-8e52-09e5e0d62b84
- 23 Nov 2022 at 17:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9954ef42-0aba-4839-8e52-09e5e0d62b84
- 23 Nov 2022 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9954ef42-0aba-4839-8e52-09e5e0d62b84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9954ef42-0aba-4839-8e52-09e5e0d62b84
  24th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/404da405-046d-4621-b31f-28042e44b129
  VTN
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52410
  DSP Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9d7918a-f7b1-46cb-bdab-7da75624d176
  VTN
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b0e1a16-e09b-4c92-94d4-be7a34f56c7b
  VTN
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a7e399a-1fd6-4880-b89e-1ffe45a3d869
  VTN

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