--- title: "Marine Systems Support Post Design and Technical Services Framework MSS/143 CF Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d81df9f9-3f5f-4c47-a27e-1ed8cd2b7847" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d81df9f9-3f5f-4c47-a27e-1ed8cd2b7847" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d81df9f9-3f5f-4c47-a27e-1ed8cd2b7847.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d81df9f9-3f5f-4c47-a27e-1ed8cd2b7847.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-08-10" --- # Marine Systems Support Post Design and Technical Services Framework MSS/143 CF Contract Notice Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d81df9f9-3f5f-4c47-a27e-1ed8cd2b7847 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d81df9f9-3f5f-4c47-a27e-1ed8cd2b7847) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d81df9f9-3f5f-4c47-a27e-1ed8cd2b7847.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the Marine Systems Support (MSS) Team to provide Technical Services and Post Design Services to Royal Naval Platforms through a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement. The contract, under DSPCR 2011 regulations, involves a Low Cyber Risk Profile and covers activities such as design revisions, obsolescence management, and supportability engineering. The procurement method is selective, with a contract period starting on May 31, 2023, and a total value of £216,832,000. This tender opportunity offers a significant contract value of £216,832,000 for suppliers who can provide technical and support services for HM Naval Platforms. Businesses specializing in engineering design services, technical control, technical support, or technical testing are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement stage, which is currently in the active status with a tender deadline of September 9, 2022. ## Notice Maritime Technical Services. 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 Multi-Supplier Framework agreement to provide Technical Services and Post Design Services to Royal Naval Platforms. MSS is looking for suppliers to populate this Framework agreement in order that all Technical Services for the Marine Systems can be purchased through this set of suppliers. The successful suppliers will be responsible for the provision of Technical Services for defined packages of work. The support contract will take the form of a Framework arrangement with specific tasking/call off orders. There is a possibility that during the life of the proposed contract that the size of HM Naval Fleet may increase or decrease. The Contract will be awarded under DSPCR 2011 regulations. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Low. Multi-Supplier Framework Scope This Framework Agreement covers the provision of Post Design Services - The range of post design support expertise and activities required to underpin the in-service support for all Maintained Items in support of HM Naval Platforms and Establishments. Activities include, but are not limited to: design revisions; reverse engineering; drawings and load ratings; production of datum packs; design configuration and obsolescence support; interoperability studies and equipment trials; and supportability engineering (ILS). The Framework Agreement also covers the provision of Through Life Technical Support Services - The range of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) (Supportability Engineering) expertise and activities required to underpin the in-service support for all Maintained Items in support of HM Naval Platforms and Establishments. Activities include, but are not limited to: production and review of technical documentation and information; obsolescence management; NATO codification; supply chain and inventory planning and optimisation; training development and materials; failure analysis (maintainability/reliability); and defect management. Framework providers may be required to act on behalf of the Authority as Technical Authority for scope of PDaTS tasking and activity as required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb31380d-6761-46d0-b0ba-0b28c8b107d9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | £216,832,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services - 71340000 - Integrated engineering services - 71356000 - Technical services - 71356100 - Technical control services - 71356200 - Technical assistance services - 71356300 - Technical support services - 71356400 - Technical planning services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services - 71632000 - Technical testing services - 71632100 - Valve-testing services - 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services - 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials - 73410000 - Military research and technology - 73421000 - Development of security equipment - 73424000 - Development of warships ## Release History - 10 Aug 2022 at 08:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb31380d-6761-46d0-b0ba-0b28c8b107d9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb31380d-6761-46d0-b0ba-0b28c8b107d9 10th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html Link to eSourcing Portal - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54401 Link to DSP Oppurtunity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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