--- title: "MSS/078 - Sea Water Systems Equipment Support (Pumps)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca86cb31-759b-49d5-9a4a-edfa53923e49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca86cb31-759b-49d5-9a4a-edfa53923e49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca86cb31-759b-49d5-9a4a-edfa53923e49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca86cb31-759b-49d5-9a4a-edfa53923e49.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARINE SYSTEMS SUPPORT (MSS)" published: "2019-02-01" --- # MSS/078 - Sea Water Systems Equipment Support (Pumps) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARINE SYSTEMS SUPPORT (MSS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca86cb31-759b-49d5-9a4a-edfa53923e49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca86cb31-759b-49d5-9a4a-edfa53923e49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca86cb31-759b-49d5-9a4a-edfa53923e49.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Marine Systems Support (MSS) has initiated a tender process titled "MSS/078 - Sea Water Systems Equipment Support (Pumps)", aimed at procuring a managed support solution for equipment related to Sea Water Systems. This procurement falls under the services category within the Defence sector and seeks suppliers capable of providing availability solutions for up to seven years. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 28th February 2019, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2020 and conclude on 30th September 2027. The anticipated contract value ranges from £20 million to £100 million, and interested bidders are required to engage via a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure. This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in equipment maintenance, particularly those that can deliver global supply chain solutions and engineering support. Companies that provide repair and maintenance services for marine equipment, such as pumps, and possess the capability for operational defect resolution and Tactical Support will find themselves well-placed to compete. The complexity and long-term nature of the contract indicate a preference for established suppliers, but smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also stand a chance if they can demonstrate relevant expertise and innovation in service delivery. ## Notice The Marine System Support (MSS) Team, which is part of the Ships Operating Centre within Defence Equipment & Support, provides global support to Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships and submarines and other partnering nations. MSS is looking for a supplier(s) to provide an availability solution for Sea Water Systems Equipment for up to 7 (seven) years. 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 an Asset Availability Service (AAS) arrangement. The Contract will be awarded in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 as applicable. Interested bidders are invited to provide a response to the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) for this requirement. The requirement is to provide a managed support solution service to the Fleet including, but not limited to, the following activities: Equipment and spares availability with global reach in respect of the In-Fleet Sea Water Systems Master Equipment's, through procurement, repair, manufacture, overhaul and post design services, including, but not limited to: Non-First Level Service Pumps; First Level Pumps; Trident low Stock (TLS) Availability; Plan and Procure Depth and Forward Spares; Storage and Provision of A1 and A2 stock; Storage, Repair and Disposal of E0 stock; Obsolescence Management; Ensuring all demands are satisfied to meet specified availability targets; Provision of an agreed out of hours Stores Issuing service; Provide Technical support to the In-Fleet Sea Water Systems Master Equipment's including; Investigation and resolution of operational defect reports; Investigation and resolution of S2022 defect reports; Engineering Support Services; 24/7 365 Reach Back Technical Support; Collaborative working system (knowledge transfer, reduced failure); Collaborative working environment (electronic); Ad-Hoc maintenance and miscellaneous queries; Provision of Technical Assistance Agreements; Provision of out of scope activity; Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Repair and maintenance services of pumps.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5ffc60-dab7-4876-8363-f3cbbdd02659 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | 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, SHIPS, MARINE SYSTEMS SUPPORT (MSS) | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps ## Release History - 1 Feb 2019 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5ffc60-dab7-4876-8363-f3cbbdd02659 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5ffc60-dab7-4876-8363-f3cbbdd02659 1st February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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