--- title: "Defence Marine Services - Inshore Support to Military Training, Testing and Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b50d1023-d693-4a03-bd7d-94cb7c12a127" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b50d1023-d693-4a03-bd7d-94cb7c12a127" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50d1023-d693-4a03-bd7d-94cb7c12a127.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50d1023-d693-4a03-bd7d-94cb7c12a127.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-11-23" --- # Defence Marine Services - Inshore Support to Military Training, Testing and Evaluation Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b50d1023-d693-4a03-bd7d-94cb7c12a127 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b50d1023-d693-4a03-bd7d-94cb7c12a127) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50d1023-d693-4a03-bd7d-94cb7c12a127.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for Defence Marine Services - Inshore Support to Military Training, Testing and Evaluation. This procurement relates to marine services for activities such as trials, diving training, and range safety. The contract, valued at £85,500,000 GBP, will last for 60 months, with the tender period closing on April 12, 2023. The procurement method is selective, using a competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold). The contract period is from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029, with delivery locations across the United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the marine services industry to engage with the Ministry of Defence in providing critical services to support military operations and training. Companies well-versed in marine transportation, diving operations, and range safety services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Ministry of Defence has indicated their suitability for the contract. This tender creates scope for long-term business growth and collaboration within the defence sector. ## Notice Contract will provide Inshore Support to Military Training, Testing and Evaluation Services in support of Authority sponsored trials, clearance diving training for the Royal Navy, general air diving training for the Royal Engineers, and range safety. BUTEC and Raasay ranges as well as specified 'off range' locations, off of the North West coast of Scotland and maritime ranges around the UK coast. Contract duration 60 months. Contract encompasses 3 critical elements: provision of Marine Services to: -British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) Covers safe delivery of maritime services to QinetiQ in support of activities at BUTEC (Raasay Ranges) in north west Scotland, vessels based in Kyle of Lochalsh. Service delivery covers: Torpedo recovery, sonobuoy trials, target launch & recovery including underwater autonomous vehicles, range safety & range maintenance, passenger transfer service, stores & garbage transfer, towed array recovery and transfer to/from submarines, host platform for sound velocity profiles and novel trials. -Military Diving Covers safe delivery of maritime services to entitled customers in north west Scotland. Service delivery is provision & operation of 2 dedicated vessels to enable Authority deliver safe deep-water dive training to service personnel utilising mixture gases. -Range Safety, Sea Training and Aircrew Training Covers safe delivery of maritime services to entitled customers who require suitable platform to deliver individual & unit level training around UK. Service delivery covers: support to helicopter crew winching training, coastal sea survival training, target towing for fast jet weapon training & helicopter marine sniper training, range clearance & range safety service, provision of small craft simulating fast attack craft, consorts & target vessels for boarding training. Services Specification will include the following: -Undertake passenger transportation. -Transport stores & liquids. -Support military training, exercises, trials and operations including military diving training & Range Safety & Aircrew Training (RSACT). -Support to Emergencies. -Provide maritime support to the Raasay ranges. -Provide additional maritime support through a single service contract Full details of the service outputs can be found within the Statement of Requirement (SoR). Where applicable, the Authority will supply Government Furnished Assets (GFA) and Government Furnished Information (GFI) for the provision of the Contract. Occupation & use of Authority owned facilities/property may be available to support service provision subject to separate leasing or licensing arrangements with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). Existing staff will be transferred in accordance with TUPE regulations, providing continuity of supply of crews. Full TUPE data will be provided during the course of the tendering process. Marine Services Procurement will be run under DSPCR 2011Regulations using Negotiated Procedure Additional information: Please be aware that the Authority may utilise consultants, contractors or other third parties (i.e. non-MOD staff) to support the procurement process. Any such individuals will have undertaken a Conflict of Interest process prior to commencing evaluations ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56cb35eb-db6e-46ee-be03-e160053b1dea | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,500,000 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 3LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 23 Nov 2022 at 09:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56cb35eb-db6e-46ee-be03-e160053b1dea - 23 Nov 2022 at 09:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56cb35eb-db6e-46ee-be03-e160053b1dea - 22 Nov 2022 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56cb35eb-db6e-46ee-be03-e160053b1dea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56cb35eb-db6e-46ee-be03-e160053b1dea 23rd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/392b5f18-6fa5-4cb5-9fe7-197ae49b9fab n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/756d6ec2-453b-4eb5-9c5c-5607657e5687 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdcb1c89-b9c3-457d-bf9b-576ea40728ee n/a - 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