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title: "701534376 - Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels Future Support (OPV FS)"
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# 701534376 - Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels Future Support (OPV FS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d127efd2-7b53-4175-a832-f670d3a3821f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the "701534376 - Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels Future Support (OPV FS)" project, aimed at providing comprehensive engineering and logistic support services for the Royal Navy's Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels over an eight-year period until March 2031. This competitive procurement process falls under the service category and is classified under repair and maintenance services for warships (CPV code: 50640000). The tender period is set to close on 26 January 2022, with the contract expected to commence in March 2023, following an industry day on 7 December 2021 to discuss project details and requirements with interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and maritime support sectors, particularly those specialising in engineering, maintenance, and logistics services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate given that the procurement process allows for selections through competitive negotiations. Companies offering planned preventative maintenance, logistics, and obsolescence management services are particularly well-suited to respond to this procurement opportunity, potentially enhancing their business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

The Off-Shore Patrol Vessels Future Support (OPV FS) Batch 2 project will secure the provision of engineering support (Fleet Time (FT)) and Non-Fleet Time (NFT)), logistic support and design services to the five current in-service Batch 2 Royal Navy (RN) Off-Shore Patrol Vessels (OPV's) over an eight year period up to March 2031 (depending on the date of contract let). The project will be delivered through an open competition, aiming to optimise the availability and readiness of the platforms to promote and ensure optimal value for money. The OPV FS contract start date is scheduled to be in July 2023. These various support services - to be provided under an 'availability' style contract - will include but are not limited to the following: i. the planning and execution of global repair and maintenance services; ii. engineering support, planned preventative and corrective maintenance services; iii. operational defect rectification services; iv. obsolescence management services; v. stores management services; vi. logistic support services; vii. risk management services; and viii. post design services. Taken in totality, these service packages are to form a pre-determined set of availability requirements. Interested parties are to note that whilst the project has been named Future In-Service Support Offshore Patrol Vessels (FISS OPV) since inception in 2020, the project will henceforth be referred to as Off-Shore Patrol Vessels Future Support (OPV FS) Batch 2. Additional information: The DPQQ documentation is to be made available via the DSP by no later than the 3rd December 2021. The Authority intends to host an Industry Day pursuant to this OPV FS requirement, on the 7th December 2021 via Microsoft Teams. Further details are to be provided to all interested parties (see below). You are requested to confirm your interest in attending the Industry Day to the group mailbox (DESShipsComrcl-NSS-FISSOPV@mod.gov.uk) by no later than 12:00 on the 3rd December 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac5fe46-c034-4e13-baef-fdeca0b59f5f |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £321,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac5fe46-c034-4e13-baef-fdeca0b59f5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac5fe46-c034-4e13-baef-fdeca0b59f5f
  24th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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