--- title: "UEW/016: Asset Availability Service for Seafox Mine Disposal System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df351a76-18cf-4add-8852-22c0d286aa2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df351a76-18cf-4add-8852-22c0d286aa2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df351a76-18cf-4add-8852-22c0d286aa2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df351a76-18cf-4add-8852-22c0d286aa2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM" published: "2019-05-11" --- # UEW/016: Asset Availability Service for Seafox Mine Disposal System Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df351a76-18cf-4add-8852-22c0d286aa2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df351a76-18cf-4add-8852-22c0d286aa2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df351a76-18cf-4add-8852-22c0d286aa2c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team is currently conducting a selective tender for the "UEW/016: Asset Availability Service for Seafox Mine Disposal System." This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically involving unmanned underwater vehicles. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 31st May 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2019 and run for a duration of up to five years, concluding on 30th September 2024. The total contract value is estimated at £25 million, and delivery will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in underwater vehicle systems and similar service industries to expand their operations. Companies that can provide robust solutions for asset availability and maintenance, especially those with experience in defence contracts, would be well-positioned to compete. The contracting authority is particularly open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it vital for qualified vendors to assess the procurement criteria outlined in the contract documents to enhance their chances of success. ## 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 To replace the existing contract for the provision and support of the Seafox Mine Disposal System (MDS). on expiry, through competition, and place a new contract to satisfy the Authority's requirements for an asset availability service of Seafox MDS for a duration of up to 5 years. 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: Unmanned Underwater Vehicles.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/893d85d5-e0db-4cac-9eeb-213dede71615 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | 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, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles ## Release History - 11 May 2019 at 04:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/893d85d5-e0db-4cac-9eeb-213dede71615 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/893d85d5-e0db-4cac-9eeb-213dede71615 11th May 2019 - 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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