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title: "Transparency Notice of ITT Issue - Data Management for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary"
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# Transparency Notice of ITT Issue - Data Management for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f22aab45-a2ba-4c84-8479-3727056d6aad

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is issuing a tender titled "Transparency Notice of ITT Issue - Data Management for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary," aimed at procuring repair and maintenance services for ships in the maritime industry. The tender is classified under CPV code 50241000 and is currently at the active stage of the procurement process, which involves a selective method restricted to qualified suppliers. The deadline for submission is 18 July 2017, with the contract set to commence on 2 October 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a total value of £2,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in compliance with the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships (ISM code) and familiarity with Maintenance Management Systems. Companies that focus on ship maintenance, asset management, and IT services for maritime operations will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given that they are explicitly deemed suitable for this contract, creating a welcoming environment for competitive bids.

## Notice

Repair and maintenance services of ships. RFA ships are operated and maintained under Classification Society and Flag State rules and regulations. Compliance with The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution prevention (ISM code) is a statutory requirement. Under the ISM code ships must operate an accredited Maintenance Management System (MMS). The requirement is for the winning bidder to maintain and manage the Unit Maintenance Management System (UMMS), this system supports effective maintenance planning and recording. The work will also involve accessing Surface Ships Definition Database (SSDD) to obtain asset configuration information and also feedback asset information. The winning bidder will require access through the Restricted Lan Intranet (RLI) to complete the work as detailed above. Additional information: This Notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50445fbe-8581-4726-9e4f-326f4e78ed4c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2017 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50445fbe-8581-4726-9e4f-326f4e78ed4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50445fbe-8581-4726-9e4f-326f4e78ed4c
  16th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1997d3f8-ddf5-4a59-92a6-b4622d3af8e0
  CSS/0088-Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01a11bd4-b250-4bc7-ba93-348b20e57105
  Schedule of Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c085317-7b15-4114-9822-f47e3e8dff88
  Security Aspects Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52d0a8a3-32b9-4247-80ee-bc6d832b5dc5
  DEFFORM 315

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