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title: "Submarine Mechanical and Secondary Steam Propulsion Spares and Repairs - Request for Information"
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# Submarine Mechanical and Secondary Steam Propulsion Spares and Repairs - Request for Information

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be21b778-69a9-4f85-ad5a-791003c21d87

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "Submarine Mechanical and Secondary Steam Propulsion Spares and Repairs - Request for Information" in the strategic submarine nuclear fuelled industry category. The engagement end date for this activity is set for April 18, 2023. The buying organisation for this tender is the Ministry of Defence based in Bristol, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing spares and repairs for submarine mechanical and steam propulsion systems. Companies operating in the defence sector, particularly those with experience in strategic and attack submarine technology, would be well-suited to engage in this early market engagement activity led by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

This is a Request for Information as part of an Early Engagement Activity. This is not a call for competition. We are seeking to understand the market appetite for this requirement and to obtain feedback relating to the structure of a potential future contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61130f10-98c5-4afb-b4b2-58a1a179b830 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled
- 35512200 - Attack submarine nuclear fuelled

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2023 at 23:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61130f10-98c5-4afb-b4b2-58a1a179b830

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61130f10-98c5-4afb-b4b2-58a1a179b830
  22nd March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/920961dc-d601-429e-8c9a-eacfd25a8ef3
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55996
  Defence Sourcing Portal Opportunity Listing including RFI

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