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title: "MSS Future Strategy Early Market Engagement and Market Consultation Day"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, OTHER"
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# MSS Future Strategy Early Market Engagement and Market Consultation Day

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd64659a-a7fe-4286-bda8-063dd4bd3b5b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Other, based in Bristol, UK, is currently engaging the market with a tender titled "MSS Future Strategy Early Market Engagement and Market Consultation Day". This procurement is categorised under "Repair and maintenance services of warships" and is in the Planning stage. The relevant dates for this tender include the end of the tender period on 7th February 2020 and the start of the contract period commencing on 8th February 2020, concluding on 9th February 2020. This notice has been published as a Prior Information Notice to invite companies to participate without a commitment to competition.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in maritime services, particularly those specialising in the repair and maintenance of warships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this project, allowing them to potentially expand their market presence and establish fruitful partnerships within the defence sector. Engaging in this early market consultation can position these businesses favourably as the Ministry of Defence explores future strategies.

## Notice

The UK Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) is issuing this Prior Information Notice, without call for competition and without commitment, to invite companies to participate in the Market Engagement phase for the future of Marine Systems Support (MSS). 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 warships.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16e2d304-bc65-4e94-bbf9-e6372c8e35de |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2020 - 9 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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, OTHER |
| 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

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2020 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16e2d304-bc65-4e94-bbf9-e6372c8e35de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16e2d304-bc65-4e94-bbf9-e6372c8e35de
  5th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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