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title: "706438450 Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment In-Service Support (ISS)"
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# 706438450 Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment In-Service Support (ISS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b63060d1-2260-4c0a-b433-960b666b97b8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for 'Ships Protective Systems Degaussing Control Equipment In-Service Support' to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited. The tender, valued at £8,357,962 GBP, falls under the industry category of Electromechanical Equipment. The procurement method used was a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, and the contract period spans five years with two optional years. The tender deadline was on October 30, 2023, and the contract runs from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2028, with a strong emphasis on SME suitability.

This awarded contract by the Ministry of Defence to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited presents a significant business opportunity for companies operating in the Electromechanical Equipment sector. Businesses that offer services related to Ships Protective Systems and have expertise in providing in-service support solutions will find this tender particularly suitable for competitive engagement. The competitive procedure with negotiation method employed in this procurement process offers a level playing field for eligible businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure a long-term contract for this critical service within the Defence sector.

## 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 Degaussing Control Equipment (DCE) is an equipment group which reduces ships' magnetic signature. 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/be372273-9287-4dcb-b21a-bdef9cdd58c5 |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 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 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be372273-9287-4dcb-b21a-bdef9cdd58c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be372273-9287-4dcb-b21a-bdef9cdd58c5
  14th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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