--- title: "RFI NSIGN/001-02 - Client Support Framework (CSF) - Deep SQEP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa96ea6e-f13f-41c2-869c-8a34a100a010" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa96ea6e-f13f-41c2-869c-8a34a100a010" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa96ea6e-f13f-41c2-869c-8a34a100a010.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa96ea6e-f13f-41c2-869c-8a34a100a010.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-08-31" --- # RFI NSIGN/001-02 - Client Support Framework (CSF) - Deep SQEP Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa96ea6e-f13f-41c2-869c-8a34a100a010 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa96ea6e-f13f-41c2-869c-8a34a100a010) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa96ea6e-f13f-41c2-869c-8a34a100a010.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the Client Support Framework (CSF) under the NSIGN Programme. This tender, titled RFI NSIGN/001-02 - Client Support Framework (CSF) - Deep SQEP, is in the Planning stage. The engagement end date is set for 7th September 2023. The procurement aims to provide expert support for tasks related to global shipping, ship repair industries, and specialist consultancy services. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The industry categories are Repair and maintenance services of warships, Shipping operations, and Technical analysis or consultancy services. This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms with expertise in providing specialised personnel and consultancy services related to global shipping, ship repair industries, and technical analysis. Small and medium enterprises are particularly suitable for this tender. Businesses interested in commercial shipping models, sector analysis, cost model development, and capacity & capability studies at both UK and global levels would find this procurement opportunity well-suited for their growth. The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers to deliver against Lot 2 Deep SQEP of the NSIGN Client Support Framework. ## Notice The NSIGN Client Support Framework is required to support the NSIGN Programme and provide a range of support/expertise for delivery of specific tasks across the Concept, Assessment, and Transition Phases. The NSIGN Client Support Framework will provide access to Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) with the required expert skills and industrial knowledge to undertake tasks in support of the Programme. This includes but is not limited to provision of information relating to global shipping, along with industrial and commercial ship repair industries. These skills are not typically held within the organisations delivering the NSIGN Programme, as such the NSIGN Client Framework is required to ensure MOD requirements are achieved and anticipated benefits are delivered. This support will be provided across all organisations delivering NSIGN and potentially other maritime projects, namely DE&S, Navy Command (NC) and SDA. The NSIGN Client Support Framework will have four discrete Lots and Lots 1 and 2 are subdivided into work packages. The Authority is seeking potential suppliers to deliver against Lot 2 Deep SQEP of the NSIGN Client Support Framework. This will include the provision of expert advice in relation to specific specialist tasking. This may relate to Cost Model development, Sector Analysis, Capacity & Capability studies (both UK and Global) and Commercial Shipping Models. The Lot 2 Deep SQEP requirement is split into four separate work packages. See Opportunity Listing for further details and how to submit a response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76004943-07c7-4997-ac5a-eedbc47a1d9a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships - 60640000 - Shipping operations - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 31 Aug 2023 at 16:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76004943-07c7-4997-ac5a-eedbc47a1d9a - 25 Aug 2023 at 14:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc39106-7ef8-4571-b7d7-6bc2f2e958c9 - 25 Aug 2023 at 14:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a7fea5-aeab-4fe8-b9a2-8073ae6c17d4 - 25 Aug 2023 at 14:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc237bc-aa3b-4e5f-9eaa-753b6bf03b36 - 25 Aug 2023 at 13:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c63b5f-40d4-47d4-9c04-a9710d093b6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76004943-07c7-4997-ac5a-eedbc47a1d9a 31st August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc39106-7ef8-4571-b7d7-6bc2f2e958c9 25th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a7fea5-aeab-4fe8-b9a2-8073ae6c17d4 25th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc237bc-aa3b-4e5f-9eaa-753b6bf03b36 25th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c63b5f-40d4-47d4-9c04-a9710d093b6c 25th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56895 For full details see linked Opportunity at the below link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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