--- title: "Next Generation Countermeasure - 704824450 - Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8c62f2d-a7e4-4747-a2c8-14f1ed882f94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8c62f2d-a7e4-4747-a2c8-14f1ed882f94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8c62f2d-a7e4-4747-a2c8-14f1ed882f94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8c62f2d-a7e4-4747-a2c8-14f1ed882f94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-04-29" --- # Next Generation Countermeasure - 704824450 - Contract Notice Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8c62f2d-a7e4-4747-a2c8-14f1ed882f94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8c62f2d-a7e4-4747-a2c8-14f1ed882f94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8c62f2d-a7e4-4747-a2c8-14f1ed882f94.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender titled "Next Generation Countermeasure - 704824450 - Contract Notice" in the strategic submarine nuclear-fuelled sector. This tender aims to develop and supply a countermeasure system for underwater defensive aids. The procurement will follow a competitive dialogue process, with an estimated contract duration of 7 years. The tender deadline is set for June 10, 2024, and the contract period is from October 28, 2025, to October 28, 2032, inviting businesses worldwide to participate. This opportunity created by the Ministry of Defence is suitable for large-scale providers experienced in defence projects. The business potential lies in providing trials & testing, combat system integration, and support solutions as part of the contract. Businesses with expertise in security-sensitive projects and a focus on submarine technologies are well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers must meet stringent security clearance requirements and expect a competitive dialogue to shortlist three qualified tenderers for the project. ## Notice Expressions of Interests are sought from Potential Providers that have the capability to develop and supply a countermeasure system for current in-service and potential future platforms. This system will be known as the Next Generation Countermeasure (NGCM) and falls with the wider Underwater Defensive Aids Suite (UDAS) delivery Programme. This procurement will be undertaken following the competitive dialogue procurement process. The NGCM project is to be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Requirement (SOR) and Systems Requirements Document (SRD), which will be issued with the Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD). The Contract is also to provide: - Trials & Testing - Combat System Integration - Initial Support Solution including Equipment & Technical Support - An initial Training Needs Analysis (TNA) - Post Design Services as required The initial Contract duration is estimated to be for a period of 7 years. The ITPD will also include the scope for 2 integration options. If appropriate only 1 option will be exercised. The Authority intends to arrive at a shortlist of a maximum of three tenderers who meet minimum pre-qualification standards. Potential Providers are to note that to fulfil this requirement, the chosen supplier will be exposed to and required to safeguard nationally sensitive information/data bearing a security classification up to and including SECRET UK EYES ONLY level. The Authority therefore requires Potential Providers to have Provisional Facility Security Clearance (FSC) status to manage these security requirements throughout the entire supply chain by the ITPD issue date. Information regarding additional exclusion criteria, minimum standards and the criteria for down selecting Potential Providers can be found within the DPQQ. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06eb0aa1-8345-4b5d-bfb7-2961aa9e4925 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Exempt - Competitive Dialogue | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled ## Release History - 29 Apr 2024 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06eb0aa1-8345-4b5d-bfb7-2961aa9e4925 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06eb0aa1-8345-4b5d-bfb7-2961aa9e4925 29th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/2667919401834561E1B9 DSP Opportunity link - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/45040143018E9E76B4D3 DPQQ - https://contracts.mod.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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