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title: "Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability Market Engagement Events Feb 2022"
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# Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability Market Engagement Events Feb 2022

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3322462-3c65-46bf-a432-f90cbdcddb47

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability Market Engagement Events" scheduled for February 2022. This opportunity falls within the shipping operations sector, specifically focusing on Ro-Ro vessels. The current stage of this procurement is in the planning phase, with an important milestone—engagement end date—set for 31 January 2022. The relevant activities will take place in Bristol, England, specifically at the MoD Abbeywood location.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialised in maritime logistics and shipping operations, to engage and influence potential project strategies for strategic sealift capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in these market engagement events, as they can offer unique insights and innovations that may align with the Ministry of Defence's requirements. This engagement is designed to foster collaboration and understanding, paving the way for future procurement opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENTS FEBRUARY 2022 ONLY The purpose of this notice is to invite the market to attend a virtual engagement session to gain further insight on the Strategic Sealift Capability and subsequently provide information and obtain multiple views across the market to help inform the potential future Project & Commercial Strategies for SSL-I. For the avoidance of doubt this notice is not a call to competition. Any responses, comments, indications of interest, participation or non-participated by any organisation at this stage will not influence the process, selection and/or award decision for a future possible procurement, nor will it be taken as a suppliers committed position. Limited information may be shared with MoD third parties for Subject Matter Expert advice where required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169cd8e-b1ea-469d-8ce7-cda1b24ea4be |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34512700 - Ro-Ro vessels
- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 10:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169cd8e-b1ea-469d-8ce7-cda1b24ea4be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169cd8e-b1ea-469d-8ce7-cda1b24ea4be
  17th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27ea8c6e-4f78-4563-8b7d-4cce20c38d7e
  Market Engagement 2 Feb 2022
- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
  DSP Notice

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