--- title: "Marine Systems Support Spares Procurement Framework MSS/141" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c948b1cb-2225-4378-93a7-681d0f7745b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c948b1cb-2225-4378-93a7-681d0f7745b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c948b1cb-2225-4378-93a7-681d0f7745b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c948b1cb-2225-4378-93a7-681d0f7745b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-08-10" --- # Marine Systems Support Spares Procurement Framework MSS/141 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c948b1cb-2225-4378-93a7-681d0f7745b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c948b1cb-2225-4378-93a7-681d0f7745b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c948b1cb-2225-4378-93a7-681d0f7745b6.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a selective procurement process for the 'Marine Systems Support Spares Procurement Framework MSS/141' project. This framework agreement aims to provide spares, parts, and components for all Royal Naval Platforms. The tender has a total value of £679,963,000 GBP with a tender period ending on 9th September 2022 and a contract period spanning from 31st May 2023 to 31st May 2030. This opportunity falls under the 'Warships and associated parts' category and is based in Bristol, England. This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to participate in a high-value strategic contract with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses specializing in warship spares and maintenance are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Defence has identified this procurement as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers. The procurement method is a Restricted Procedure (above threshold), providing a structured process for supplier engagement and selection. ## Notice Maritime Spares. The Marine Systems Support (MSS) Team, which is part of the ships operating centre within Defence Equipment Support (DES) provides global support to the Royal Navy. MSS is setting up a Framework agreement to provide systems spares to all Royal Naval Platforms. MSS is looking for suppliers to populate this Framework agreement in order that all spares for the Marine Systems can be purchased through this set of suppliers. The successful suppliers will be responsible for the provision of spares. There is a possibility that during the life of the proposed contract that the size of HM Naval Fleet may increase or decrease. The support contract will take the form of a Framework arrangement. The Contract will be awarded under DSPCR 2011 regulations. Multi-Supplier Framework Scope The Framework Agreement covers the supply of spares, parts and components - The range of spares required to underpin the in-service support for all Maintained Items in support of HM Naval Platforms and Establishments. The scope entails the provision of spares consistent with supply chain policy and procedures; including such things as purchase order acknowledgment; goods receipting and invoicing and the provision of spares consistent with Defence security and quality policy. The scope covers the dataset for each sparable item defined in the right format in accordance with UKNCB guidance and the appropriate standard such as S2000M and available to the Authority. Where assets require it, a mechanism exists for feedback reporting of failures and non-conformance. Scope will also include Obsolescence advice to the Authority on future non-availability, superseded items, equivalent and alternative items, and recommendations such as lifetime buy. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Low. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25bb2c6-9f99-4bc2-983c-50712effef6e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 May 2023 - 31 May 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £679,963,000 | | 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 | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35500000 - Warships and associated parts - 35510000 - Warships - 35520000 - Parts for warships - 35800000 - Individual and support equipment - 35810000 - Individual equipment - 35820000 - Support equipment ## Release History - 10 Aug 2022 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25bb2c6-9f99-4bc2-983c-50712effef6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25bb2c6-9f99-4bc2-983c-50712effef6e 10th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.bing.com/search?q=defence+sourcing+portal&cvid=0a307571495e4406bfec79857379206e&aqs=edge.0.69i59j69i57j69i59l2j0j46j69i61j69i60l2j1001i8i1101l2j69i11004.1322j0j1&FORM=ANAB01&PC=U531&adlt=strict Link to DSP. - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54394 Link to Defence Oppurtunity ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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