--- title: "706438450 - Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment In-Service Support (ISS)-CN-CF" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5be9a4d-27d5-44f4-a61b-ec533fa42c20" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5be9a4d-27d5-44f4-a61b-ec533fa42c20" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5be9a4d-27d5-44f4-a61b-ec533fa42c20.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5be9a4d-27d5-44f4-a61b-ec533fa42c20.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-02-21" --- # 706438450 - Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment In-Service Support (ISS)-CN-CF Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5be9a4d-27d5-44f4-a61b-ec533fa42c20 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5be9a4d-27d5-44f4-a61b-ec533fa42c20) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5be9a4d-27d5-44f4-a61b-ec533fa42c20.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the provision of in-service support for Ships Protective Systems. This procurement will involve the Degaussing Control Equipment, aiming to reduce ships' magnetic signatures over a contract duration of 5 years with two option years. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a tender period set to end on 23rd March 2023. The procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The opportunity is in the services category and is related to electromechanical equipment. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in electromechanical equipment services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate. Interested bidders should focus on providing in-service support elements as specified, including system design authority management and equipment upkeep management. The indicative release date of the Detailed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) is set for February 2023, and interested parties should register their interest via the Defence Sourcing Portal. ## Notice The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Underwater and Electronic Warfare (UEW) team is responsible for providing in-service support (ISS) to Ships Protective Systems (SPS) equipment across the Royal Navy (RN) Fleet and Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) direct to Platform teams and front-line units. As part of this in-service support the Degaussing Control Equipment (DCE) is an equipment group which reduces ships' magnetic signature i.e., the magnetic disturbance of a vessel in the earth's magnetic field. This signature is the most significant of the influences that trigger naval influence mines. It is anticipated the contract duration will be five (5) years with two (2) option years (1+1). Any potential bidder may be required to provide for an example the following services: Core Activities The Contractor shall provide the following in-service support elements: - System Design Authority Management - Project Management - Quality Management - Risk Management - Health, Safety & Environmental Management - Obsolescence Management - Configuration Management - Software Support - Supply Chain management and reporting - Equipment Upkeep Management - Post Design Services - Technical Support Supply Support - Non-Core - Supply Support Activities - Single item ownership - Support and Test Equipment - Accounting Classification - Supply of stock - Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transport Equipment Upkeep Management - Non-Core - Repair and Refurbishment of Articles - Testing - Calibration - Disposal Post Design and Technical Services - Non-Core - Post Design Services - Technical Services - Task Initiation - Contractors on Deployed Operations (CONDO) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3130669-0019-4d49-88fe-264eb70fbe16 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | 17 Feb 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,400,000 | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment ## Release History - 21 Feb 2023 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3130669-0019-4d49-88fe-264eb70fbe16 - 19 Jan 2023 at 15:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ac435d-6026-4e07-a904-8074ebb226ec - 16 Jan 2023 at 12:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea3cc7d6-d081-45bf-8ce0-624aa937b679 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3130669-0019-4d49-88fe-264eb70fbe16 21st February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ac435d-6026-4e07-a904-8074ebb226ec 19th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea3cc7d6-d081-45bf-8ce0-624aa937b679 16th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55772 Opportunity Listing Link ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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