--- title: "FOR THE PROVISION OF CONFIGURATION ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) AND ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA) SURFACE SHIPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d385b229-b565-4e93-9ba6-c888e4379470" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d385b229-b565-4e93-9ba6-c888e4379470" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d385b229-b565-4e93-9ba6-c888e4379470.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d385b229-b565-4e93-9ba6-c888e4379470.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, WARSHIP SUPPORT" published: "2018-04-02" --- # FOR THE PROVISION OF CONFIGURATION ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) AND ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA) SURFACE SHIPS Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, WARSHIP SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d385b229-b565-4e93-9ba6-c888e4379470 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d385b229-b565-4e93-9ba6-c888e4379470) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d385b229-b565-4e93-9ba6-c888e4379470.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, under its Ships, Warship Support division, is currently conducting a selective procurement process for the provision of configuration accounting services for the Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) surface ships. This tender, titled "FOR THE PROVISION OF CONFIGURATION ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) AND ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA) SURFACE SHIPS," falls within the services industry category and is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline on 9th April 2018. The contract is valued between £7 million and £10 million and will commence on 1st December 2018, running until 30th November 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software configuration services, particularly those experienced in managing complex data systems and operating data centres. Businesses that can efficiently handle configuration management, maintain and record technical specifications, and deliver digital products in a Microsoft Office compatible format will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The eligibility criteria outlined indicate that SMEs are encouraged to participate, broadening the scope for innovative and agile businesses to contribute to critical governmental support operations. ## Notice Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk This requirement is for the provision of configuration management services for RN and RFA surface ships using the Surface Ships Definition Database (SSDD). The Contractor shall operate the Master Record Data Centre (Ships) and be responsible for three major activities: a) To carry out Configuration Accounting as an integral part of Configuration Management for Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary Surface Ships and a limited number of shore bases. b) To compile, record and maintain the Ship Fit Definition for the individual ship platforms and classes of platform of the Surface Fleet as listed in Appendix 001. c) To carry out all normal, day to day processes associated with operation of the SSDD Computer System, including the timely production and supply of outputs in electronic format, compatible with Microsoft Office suite of products. 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: Software configuration services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d46a2f9-4f6d-4a7b-b5fb-aca042cc77c5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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, WARSHIP SUPPORT | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72265000 - Software configuration services ## Release History - 2 Apr 2018 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d46a2f9-4f6d-4a7b-b5fb-aca042cc77c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d46a2f9-4f6d-4a7b-b5fb-aca042cc77c5 2nd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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