--- title: "GB-Bristol: Harpoon GWS60 - In Service Support Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc4d1adc-b147-4fc8-a6f3-ae5f431a177d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc4d1adc-b147-4fc8-a6f3-ae5f431a177d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc4d1adc-b147-4fc8-a6f3-ae5f431a177d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc4d1adc-b147-4fc8-a6f3-ae5f431a177d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, TORPEDOES, TOMAHAWK AND HARPOON (TTH) PROJECT TEAM" published: "2020-12-27" --- # GB-Bristol: Harpoon GWS60 - In Service Support Contract Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, TORPEDOES, TOMAHAWK AND HARPOON (TTH) PROJECT TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc4d1adc-b147-4fc8-a6f3-ae5f431a177d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc4d1adc-b147-4fc8-a6f3-ae5f431a177d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc4d1adc-b147-4fc8-a6f3-ae5f431a177d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Weapons, Torpedoes, Tomahawk and Harpoon (TTH) Project Team is initiating a tender titled "GB-Bristol: Harpoon GWS60 - In Service Support Contract". This requirement is classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and interested suppliers should note that the tender period ends on 1st January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2022 and will run for two years until 31st March 2024, with the possibility of extensions at the authority's discretion. The value of the contract is estimated at £870,000, with a minimum value of £348,000. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in the maintenance and servicing of military weaponry systems. Businesses with expertise in support services for weapon systems, particularly those that can provide spares, repairs, and project management capabilities are well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process offers a chance to engage with a major governmental authority that oversees defence and military operations, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and further contracts within the public sector. ## Notice Harpoon In-Service Support (ISS). The Authority has a requirement for an ISS Contract for the Harpoon Guided Weapon System 60 (GWS 60). The Harpoon system is due to go out of service (OSD) in December 2023. GWS 60 is installed on 13 (thirteen) Type 23 frigates, 3 (three) Type 45 destroyers and 3 (three) land-based reference systems The contract will be for 2 years from 1st Jan 22 until 31st Mar 24 with an option to extend in one-year increments (to a maximum of three) at the Authority's discretion. A facility is required to provide the Authority with Contractor support required to support the day to day management of GWS 60. To provide the Authority with a mechanism for the Supply of Spares. To provide the Authority with a Survey and Repairs facility as required. An additional tasking element shall provide the Authority with a means to request project activity outside of the core element, at additional cost Should this requirement proceed, a Contract Notice will be published in due course with more precise requirements and interested parties may receive an Invitation to Tender, Tenders will subsequently be measured against selected criteria in terms of commercial and technical requirements as part of a competition. The Harpoon Missile Canister and the Harpoon Missile are out of scope for this Contract . This requirement may contain aspects of ITAR. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb75e91-083b-414c-b3eb-2d13973e696c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £870,000 | | 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, WEAPONS, TORPEDOES, TOMAHAWK AND HARPOON (TTH) PROJECT TEAM | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50840000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems ## Release History - 27 Dec 2020 at 06:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb75e91-083b-414c-b3eb-2d13973e696c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb75e91-083b-414c-b3eb-2d13973e696c 27th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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