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title: "706439450 - Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Cathodic Protection and Active Shaft Grounding (ISS)"
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# 706439450 - Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Cathodic Protection and Active Shaft Grounding (ISS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a85fea86-68f1-4463-ad60-26cebaca6e20

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Cathodic Protection and Active Shaft Grounding services. The contract, valued at GBP 8,357,962, was awarded to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited. The tender was a competitive procedure with negotiation and closed on 8th November 2023. The contract period will run from 9th November 2023 to 31st October 2028. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, acted as the buyer in this procurement process.

This procurement opportunity for Ships Protective Systems services can benefit businesses in the electromechanical equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and other global regions can participate, given the diverse delivery addresses listed in the tender. The contract presents a five-year opportunity with potential for two additional option years, offering a stable and long-term business growth prospect for eligible suppliers.

## Notice

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Underwater and Electronic Warfare (UEW) team is responsible for providing in-service support (ISS) to Ships Protective Systems (SPS) equipment across the Royal Navy (RN) Fleet and Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) direct to Platform teams and front-line units. As part of this in-service support the Cathodic Protection (CP) is an equipment that prevents hull and component corrosion and Active Shaft Grounding (ASG) protects propeller components against corrosion. The contract duration is five (5) years with two (2) option years (1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9db40f-2330-400b-a83f-b822052cd879 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,357,962 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,357,962 |
| 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 | DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2023 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9db40f-2330-400b-a83f-b822052cd879

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9db40f-2330-400b-a83f-b822052cd879
  14th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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