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title: "NOTICE FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Contract Award for the Provision of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support requirement for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels, Royal Navy Ocean Survey Vessel and Survey Vessels Hydrographic and Oceanographic."
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# NOTICE FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Contract Award for the Provision of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support requirement for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels, Royal Navy Ocean Survey Vessel and Survey Vessels Hydrographic and Oceanographic.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb758fcf-fdc0-420f-b1ad-e1ecf3a65ce2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking support through a direct procurement method for the contract titled "NOTICE FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Contract Award for the Provision of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services." This procurement falls within the services category, particularly addressing repair and maintenance services of ships, with a contract value of £3,400,000. The contract period spans from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024, and the procurement process has reached the award stage as of 20 March 2019, with key documentation published on 27 March 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime services, particularly those capable of providing classification and survey activities in accordance with Lloyd's Register standards. Companies experienced in managing maintenance periods for vessels and those with capabilities in statutory surveys and certification functions would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on national and international classification and support services means that both large and specialised firms in the maritime sector could find suitable avenues for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Transparency Purposes Only - Provision of Classification services covering survey and inspection in accordance with Lloyd's Register (LR) Rules and Regulations for Classification of ships and LR Rules and Regulations for Classification of Naval Ships,Ship Emergency Response Service,conducting Design Appraisal and Plan Approval.Conduct Statutory surveys on behalf of the UK Flag State and issue certification.Act as agent on behalf of DE&S Naval Authority Group in conducting surveys and issuing certification.Provide national/international classification and survey support.Assist with planning, management and implementation of maintenance periods.Maintenance periods include, but not limited to:Refit Periods;Docking Periods; Contractor Support Periods;Annual Certification Periods and Assisted Maintenance Periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff57fc2-4324-4b5b-be99-32c3983063a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,400,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLOYD'S REGISTER EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2019 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff57fc2-4324-4b5b-be99-32c3983063a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff57fc2-4324-4b5b-be99-32c3983063a8
  27th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/270548be-be35-4472-bbf1-2842dee0c09a
  CSS/0126 - Procurement Timescales
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84087fbc-3597-4f30-80ba-9f6c45fc198d
  CSS/0126 - Redacted Information Table
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1aa7fae0-819d-4667-8c45-57a36cda7a82
  CSS/0126 Contract - Redacted

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