--- title: "Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) to cECS, CCSM and DRUMMER" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a0f187dc-4a6b-4a3d-88d0-6d545389441a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a0f187dc-4a6b-4a3d-88d0-6d545389441a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0f187dc-4a6b-4a3d-88d0-6d545389441a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0f187dc-4a6b-4a3d-88d0-6d545389441a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-06-23" --- # Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) to cECS, CCSM and DRUMMER Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0f187dc-4a6b-4a3d-88d0-6d545389441a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a0f187dc-4a6b-4a3d-88d0-6d545389441a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0f187dc-4a6b-4a3d-88d0-6d545389441a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender titled "Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) to cECS, CCSM and DRUMMER" in the submarines industry category. The procurement stage is currently active. The tender, with a value of £1,300,000, follows a restricted competitive procedure. The tender period ends on 31st July 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2023 and end on 31st August 2028. The procurement aims to acquire technical support for communication systems on submarines, with delivery addresses worldwide. This tender by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for business growth to providers capable of delivering technical support for communication systems on submarines. Businesses suited for this opportunity are those with expertise in maintaining and providing logistical support for communication equipment. The tender requires compliance with security policies and includes creating managed networks with key suppliers. Suppliers need to be able to work with sensitive information and have Provisional List X status. The Ministry of Defence will utilise a weighted scoring system in the evaluation process, with a minimum pass mark of 60%. ## Notice The External Communication System (ECS) on board platforms provide submarines with the ability to communicate with external authorities, military platforms, commercial vessels and its allies. Communications are essential to achieve operational objectives, maintain Command and Control and ensure safe, capable and sustainable systems to meet strategic objectives. Tender responses are being sought from selected providers that will have the capability to provide technical support to these systems and user's 24hrs/365 days, along with the Receipt, Issue, Maintenance and Storage (RIMS) of communication equipment. In addition, you will be required to create managed networks with key suppliers, to allow external support, procurement and repairs in line with the security policy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0354271-ddee-4403-83d3-f57117ddb58a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Restricted Competitive Procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35512000 - Submarines ## Release History - 23 Jun 2023 at 07:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0354271-ddee-4403-83d3-f57117ddb58a - 27 Feb 2023 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586172c1-2076-42e4-9eec-28f33ebb1853 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0354271-ddee-4403-83d3-f57117ddb58a 23rd June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586172c1-2076-42e4-9eec-28f33ebb1853 27th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/3766245801865016968B Link to DPQQ - http://www.contracts.mod.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/526eca90-55bf-436c-993e-6f33fa5a9bcc n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/614bbcb7-3620-4d5d-b651-98693b0fc3f0 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/619bde2a-ab40-416a-a791-978a819a1fc5 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69fcef4d-76da-42fb-b833-f3dc739b06e2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bfe8155-d76f-4f6b-838d-27c94e61c016 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/980c97d0-d20a-4cdd-a397-74a870857ed2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/463bea50-d8a2-4df8-94f7-a7d431fb5b80 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce5022cd-aa13-4802-b357-2c31ed245782 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91bddf54-bda2-4764-a8b9-895694d54042 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2c6ddd6-f1d5-4973-a3d2-5459fd805316 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ad90288-0cff-48ab-bc5e-f5a419b64e67 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4175603-69fb-4718-9120-d5373a100c0b n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4899e6e-52c6-480f-a2a6-a7771db6f401 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be8746e4-faad-4580-80c0-ae300a75fa00 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/436afe45-217d-4f31-afac-bfe3c8977242 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/919d02fb-5b8a-4f0f-ab3c-960924a4c2c2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af0edd8c-ebdb-46ec-9ab2-52f2085f4fb5 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/925541230186500F69A6 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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