--- title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - Future In-Service Support (Asset Availability Service) of Royal Navy Survey Vessel Hydrographic Oceanographic Vessels (HMS ECHO & HMS ENTERPRISE) and Ice Patrol Ship (HMS PROTECTOR)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa05f2e9-5bea-41be-a7b7-1d03238fe971" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa05f2e9-5bea-41be-a7b7-1d03238fe971" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa05f2e9-5bea-41be-a7b7-1d03238fe971.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa05f2e9-5bea-41be-a7b7-1d03238fe971.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2017-08-01" --- # FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - Future In-Service Support (Asset Availability Service) of Royal Navy Survey Vessel Hydrographic Oceanographic Vessels (HMS ECHO & HMS ENTERPRISE) and Ice Patrol Ship (HMS PROTECTOR) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa05f2e9-5bea-41be-a7b7-1d03238fe971 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa05f2e9-5bea-41be-a7b7-1d03238fe971) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa05f2e9-5bea-41be-a7b7-1d03238fe971.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the "Future In-Service Support (Asset Availability Service)" for the Royal Navy's Hydrographic Oceanographic Vessels, HMS ECHO and HMS ENTERPRISE, along with the Ice Patrol Ship, HMS PROTECTOR. This procurement falls under the services category relating to repair and maintenance services of ships, with an estimated contract value of £150 million. The tender period ends on 31 August 2017, and the contract itself is set to commence on 23 June 2018, lasting for a duration of ten years, with a mid-term review for value for money. The procurement method is selective through a negotiated procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the maritime services sector, particularly those experienced in ship maintenance and support services. Companies that can effectively meet the stringent requirements for asset availability and can demonstrate their ability to provide value for money over the life of a ten-year contract would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The potential for a mid-term contract review may also attract businesses looking to establish long-term partnerships with governmental agencies. ## Notice The Commercially Supported Shipping (CSS) Team manages the In-Service Support of a diverse range of platforms which includes the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) flotilla and the Royal Navy (RN) Hydrographic and Patrol (H&P) including Survey Ships. The majority of contracts which support these platforms will expire in 2018. The Contracting authority has a potential requirement for an Asset Availability Service (on balance sheet) solution (previously known as Contracting for Availability (CFA); hereafter referred to as AAS) for the RN Survey Vessel Hydrographic Oceanographic (SVHO) Class Vessels HMS ECHO, HMS ENTERPRISE and the Ice Patrol Ship (IPS) HMS PROTECTOR. The Authority will look to best utilise learning from experience whilst ensuring competition and Value for Money are achieved. Post contract award, the successful bidder will be required to support all requirements under the Contract over the planned 10-year duration of the contract. The planned contract period is ten (10) years with a mid-term Value for Money review. The Authority will have the option, at its sole discretion, to break the contract at the five (5) year point if it believes Value for Money is not being achieved. Years one (1) to three (3) will be firm price i.e. not subject to variation, and years four (4) to ten (10) will be fixed price, subject to the price index / indices stated in the contract. Additional information: This notice and the associated Tender documentation are published for Transparency purposes only. Prior Information Notice, Advertsiement and Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire were all published earlier this year for the requirement via Defence Contracts Onlince (DCO) and OJEU. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f837730a-21f1-423a-a915-6ca634a836c4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jun 2018 - 22 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000,000 | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships ## Release History - 1 Aug 2017 at 09:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f837730a-21f1-423a-a915-6ca634a836c4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f837730a-21f1-423a-a915-6ca634a836c4 1st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75aee875-17b3-4296-ab8b-5af5e9ff4ea6 Invitation to Tender (DEFFORM47) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0105af08-ab25-496b-a363-5585487c2e58 ITT (DEFFORM 47) Annex E - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6d95ff5-c3a8-428c-b84b-b25cf0db7842 ITT (DEFFORM47) Annex F - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8e5ce6d-4417-4b51-bc24-b074336560f4 CSS/0122 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/109dce8d-b489-40ef-bef0-9c42e1f47a96 CSS/0122 Schedule 5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/500bf777-9cda-4bc5-a4c9-93e560059490 CSS/0122 Schedule 6 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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