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title: "RCM Lot 3: External RCM Auditing"
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# RCM Lot 3: External RCM Auditing

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3945fea-c55c-4cdd-ae5c-db635f4b29f9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a supplier for the contract titled "RCM Lot 3: External RCM Auditing", aimed at providing auditing services for completed Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies. This contract falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of warships" and has a total value of £300,000. The procurement method selected for this tender is a restrictive procedure due to the above-threshold value. The tender period closed on 23rd November 2017, while the contract runs from 26th January 2018 to 30th June 2022 with delivery addresses in the South West region of the UK.

This opportunity can foster business growth for companies specialising in auditing and compliance services, particularly those familiar with defence and military contracting standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider the potential for partnerships or subcontracting arrangements, as this framework is designed for a single supplier yet allows for task-based authorisation which could enable collaboration on various aspects of the auditing process.

## Notice

The successful supplier will be required to audit completed RCM studies: 1) Audit of the RCM methodology with the objective to verify compliance with Def Stan 00-45 and BR1313A 2) Technical acceptance undertaken by the relevant technical authorities in order to endorse the outcome of the analysis The Authority intends to place a single-supplier Enabling Framework to deliver this requirement with all work to be authorised on a task by task basis. Additional information: Requirements are closed to new Bidders. Published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ec99c1c-63f5-4cb1-b7d8-561fcb67291b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMT ASSET PERFORMANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2018 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ec99c1c-63f5-4cb1-b7d8-561fcb67291b
- 13 Oct 2017 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985245b5-cb08-4a36-8afb-45d1c7826845

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ec99c1c-63f5-4cb1-b7d8-561fcb67291b
  25th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985245b5-cb08-4a36-8afb-45d1c7826845
  13th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/994ac2f9-62f9-4c5c-ae82-894a583b6e2b
  Draft Contract WSPT/202/3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a32cd181-0f2e-4334-a2cc-878b7eb8cb09
  WSPT/202/3 ITT
- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
  Contract Notice - Published on Defence Contracts Online
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcc0951a-a5c5-4bf7-b8d4-10a6dfa65416
  Redacted Contract WSPT/202/3

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