--- title: "Torpedoes In Service Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-988fc776-d43a-4420-8668-97fd044de698" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-988fc776-d43a-4420-8668-97fd044de698" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-988fc776-d43a-4420-8668-97fd044de698.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-988fc776-d43a-4420-8668-97fd044de698.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, TORPEDOES, TOMAHAWK AND HARPOON (TTH) PROJECT TEAM" published: "2017-02-11" --- # Torpedoes In Service Support Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, TORPEDOES, TOMAHAWK AND HARPOON (TTH) PROJECT TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-988fc776-d43a-4420-8668-97fd044de698 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-988fc776-d43a-4420-8668-97fd044de698) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-988fc776-d43a-4420-8668-97fd044de698.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Weapons, Torpedoes, Tomahawk and Harpoon (TTH) Project Team is initiating a tender for "Torpedoes In Service Support", primarily involving the in-service support of Spearfish Heavyweight and Sting Ray Lightweight torpedoes. This procurement is set to commence no later than July 2019 and is expected to span a contract period from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2029. The contract, valued at approximately £400 million, falls within the services industry category, specifically relating to torpedoes. The procurement process will be conducted on a single source basis with BAE Systems Maritime Services, ensuring clarity and transparency of the engagement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in military and maritime services, engineering, or defence contracting. While the current tender is designated for a specific supplier, companies interested in this sector can explore subcontracting possibilities, aligning with the Ministry of Defence's emphasis on transparency and compliance with national laws. Engaging with the named supplier may also provide avenues for SMEs looking to expand their involvement in similar defence-related projects. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: 11.1.2 Instead of: for up to 10 years duration. Read: for an appropriate duration to be determined through negotiation. Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Torpedoes, Tomahawk and Harpoon Project Team (TTH PT), as part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a future contract, on a single source basis, with BAE Systems Maritime Services for an appropriate duration to be determined through negotiation from no later than July 2019 for the In Service Support of the Spearfish Heavyweight and Sting Ray Lightweight torpedoes. The new contract is likely to be a CAT A or B requirement depending on scope and duration. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest, so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis, and is published for reasons of transparency. If you are interested in becoming a sub-contractor for this requirement you should apply directly to the supplier named above. 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 'UK-Bristol: Torpedoes.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0df731a-35b4-4dbe-99a1-f7a21aa5dd06 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000,000 | | 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, WEAPONS, TORPEDOES, TOMAHAWK AND HARPOON (TTH) PROJECT TEAM | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35332100 - Torpedoes ## Release History - 11 Feb 2017 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0df731a-35b4-4dbe-99a1-f7a21aa5dd06 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0df731a-35b4-4dbe-99a1-f7a21aa5dd06 11th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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