--- title: "MSS/119 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep (PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0127d93-047d-4ec4-a888-d75df744474d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0127d93-047d-4ec4-a888-d75df744474d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0127d93-047d-4ec4-a888-d75df744474d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0127d93-047d-4ec4-a888-d75df744474d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME PLATFORM SYSTEMS (MPS)" published: "2021-01-28" --- # MSS/119 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep (PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME PLATFORM SYSTEMS (MPS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0127d93-047d-4ec4-a888-d75df744474d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0127d93-047d-4ec4-a888-d75df744474d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0127d93-047d-4ec4-a888-d75df744474d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Platform Systems (MPS) is currently conducting a tender titled "MSS/119 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep (PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract" for installation services related to diesel engines. This procurement falls under the services category and involves supplying, repairing, and providing post-design and technical services for PAXMAN diesel engines used in warships. The tender is at the planning stage, with a deadline for preliminary qualification questionnaires (PQQ) set for 8 March 2021. The contract itself is scheduled to commence on 28 April 2022 and will run for a duration of seven years, concluding on 27 April 2029. The minimum contract value is £13 million, with a maximum potential value of £18 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in marine engineering and defence services. Businesses that focus on the supply and maintenance of diesel engines, technical support, and design services are particularly suited to compete. With a historic reliance on innovative solutions and sustainable support contracts within the defence sector, successful bidders could enhance their market presence and contribute meaningfully to military operations, facilitating growth and expanding their portfolios in a robust industry. ## Notice Installation services of diesel engines. II.1.5) Short description of the contract or purchase(s): Engines and engine parts for warships. A sustainable support solution and through life support contract for the PAXMAN Diesel Engine. The PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract (MSS/119) is a (5 + 2 years) Spares Inclusive Upkeep (SIU) contract in support of Marine Support Systems conducted in accordance with the competitive negotiated procedure under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 ('the Regulations'). This is to include: - supply and repair of PAXMAN diesel engines and diesel engine parts; - post design services - technical services - stock volume breaks and bulk buy options. Supplier note: a remote MSS/119 Market engagement Day using Microsoft Teams will be held on 9 February 2021 between 13.30-15.00 to provide further information and answer any questions ahead of the PQQ submission on 08 March 2021. Microsoft Teams meeting link will be issued through Award communication portal on 1 February 2021. 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: Installation services of diesel engines.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d392726-1e73-4605-9435-f5a1ca23484a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Apr 2022 - 27 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000,000 | | 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 PLATFORM SYSTEMS (MPS) | | 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 - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 51142000 - Installation services of diesel engines ## Release History - 28 Jan 2021 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d392726-1e73-4605-9435-f5a1ca23484a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d392726-1e73-4605-9435-f5a1ca23484a 28th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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