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title: "The provision of Coating Supply and Advisory Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels and Royal Navy Ocean Survey Vessel"
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# The provision of Coating Supply and Advisory Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels and Royal Navy Ocean Survey Vessel

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98c98717-7304-4bf4-ab12-a274f40e1791

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence recently completed a competitive procurement process for the provision of Coating Supply and Advisory Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels and the Royal Navy Ocean Survey Vessel. The contract, valued at £11,720,000, falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for ships. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract period runs from 3rd October 2018 to 3rd October 2028. The buying organisation is based in Bristol, England, and the tender process officially concluded on 2nd October 2018.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in technical coatings, ship maintenance, or advisory services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings. Companies that can provide innovative coating solutions and technical support will be positioned favourably, as the contract includes the supply of technical coating systems and on-site advisory services for multiple Royal Navy platforms. This long-term contract allows for established businesses to form partnerships or joint ventures to enhance their competitive edge.

## Notice

Paints. Coating materials. Repair and maintenance services of ships. The Commercially Supported Shipping (CSS) Team manages the In-Service Support of a diverse range of platforms including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) flotilla and the Royal Navy (RN) Hydrographic and Patrol (H&P) including Survey Ships. This requirement is for the planning, procurement and supply of technical coatings services to support x13 RFA and x1 RN platforms. Services to include: technical coating systems (internal and external); technical services, including an on-site technical coating advisor; surveying capability; research and development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb14864-c87b-451b-8cd9-b587b60ff990 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2018 - 3 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,720,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL PAINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2019 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb14864-c87b-451b-8cd9-b587b60ff990

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb14864-c87b-451b-8cd9-b587b60ff990
  25th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6673a38e-b687-4be3-88e7-0cb6d749a02b
  Redacted Contract Documentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1109585-52ac-45e8-beee-0c8c44936b4a
  Procurement Timescales
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf4ebde3-a41e-4129-96e1-4f08c926b4c5
  Redacted Contract Information

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