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title: "S&MOCB/8005 - Supply & Maintenance of a Deployable Operations ISO Container"
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# S&MOCB/8005 - Supply & Maintenance of a Deployable Operations ISO Container

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dce31a0c-2be6-4910-999a-eb82598876ff

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Ships, Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) team, is conducting a tender for the supply and maintenance of a Deployable Operations ISO Container. This procurement falls under the mechanical and electrical engineering services category and takes place in Bristol, UK. The tender, identified as BIP91660034, is currently in the active phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd November 2020. The contract is valued between £500,000 and £2,000,000, and the expected contract period begins on 7th May 2021 and concludes on 6th December 2021. The process will follow a restricted procedure under a selective procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it aims to source suppliers capable of supplying and integrating high-security maritime containers accredited to SECRET. Businesses that specialise in the manufacturing and maintenance of deployable infrastructure, particularly those familiar with maritime standards, would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for a UK List X supplier suggests an emphasis on suppliers with the capacity to meet rigorous compliance and security standards, further opening avenues for those in related industries to engage with government contracts.

## 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 The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) have a requirement for the supply of one (1) maritime deployable habitable Operations ISO Container which shall be accredited to SECRET, in addition to the procurement, installation and integration of multiple IT systems into the container and the containers ongoing maintenance. The ISO container must be able to be loaded and unloaded and must be transportable by land and sea and conform to the relevant maritime standards for land and maritime transport. The Authority require a UK List X supplier to deliver this requirement. 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: Special-purpose mobile containers.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f3a6ba-be8b-49b3-a12a-f7fe46550ffe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 May 2021 - 6 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO) |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34221000 - Special-purpose mobile containers
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45222300 - Engineering work for security installations
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f3a6ba-be8b-49b3-a12a-f7fe46550ffe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f3a6ba-be8b-49b3-a12a-f7fe46550ffe
  21st September 2020 - 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

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