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title: "The Future In Service Support (Asset Availability Service) of Royal Navy Survey Vessel Hydrographic Oceanographic Vessels (HMS ECHO & HMS ENTERPRISE) and Ice Patrol Ship (HMS PROTECTOR)"
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# The Future In Service Support (Asset Availability Service) of Royal Navy Survey Vessel Hydrographic Oceanographic Vessels (HMS ECHO & HMS ENTERPRISE) and Ice Patrol Ship (HMS PROTECTOR)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-deef7758-f097-44c7-be0f-52352f3be4b1

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking support for the Future In Service Support (Asset Availability Service) for the Royal Navy's Hydrographic Oceanographic Vessels (HMS ECHO & HMS ENTERPRISE) as well as the Ice Patrol Ship (HMS PROTECTOR). The procurement falls within the repair and maintenance services of ships category, with a total contract value of £150 million. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded on 2nd October 2018, and will run from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2028. The work is to be conducted in the North East region of the United Kingdom and is classified as a competitive procedure with negotiation due to its value being above the threshold.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in repair and support for naval vessels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in entering the marine services sector would be well-suited to participate in future tenders related to this type of work. By aligning their capabilities with the service requirements of the Ministry of Defence, businesses can expand their portfolios and potentially secure contracts valued at substantial sums over an extended duration.

## Notice

The Future In Service Support (Asset Availability Service) of Royal Navy Survey Vessel Hydrographic Oceanographic Vessels (HMS ECHO & HMS ENTERPRISE) and Ice Patrol Ship (HMS PROTECTOR)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/867abddc-2b8a-4940-bc3e-58757503f9d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK DOCKS MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2018 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/867abddc-2b8a-4940-bc3e-58757503f9d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/867abddc-2b8a-4940-bc3e-58757503f9d6
  21st December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f471bf0-64bc-4ae4-bca9-4f62bc71961e
  CSS0122 Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c92ec05d-baaf-440c-825d-a0bd98c519ba
  CSS0122 Procurement Timescales
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ad947d8-1bad-4629-b96a-fb6453cd7034
  CSS0122 Redacted Information

## Provenance

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