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title: "Enabling Contract for the provision of Spares, Technical Support and Post Design Services (PDS) for Pressure Hull Glands and Sintered Glass Penetrators for Royal Navy Submarines (including Continuous at Sea Deterrent)."
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# Enabling Contract for the provision of Spares, Technical Support and Post Design Services (PDS) for Pressure Hull Glands and Sintered Glass Penetrators for Royal Navy Submarines (including Continuous at Sea Deterrent).

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME PLATFORM SYSTEMS (MPS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff97617b-3306-4f14-b7d3-c59d7ddb388e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Platform Systems (MPS) is currently undertaking a tender for an enabling contract titled "Enabling Contract for the provision of Spares, Technical Support and Post Design Services (PDS) for Pressure Hull Glands and Sintered Glass Penetrators for Royal Navy Submarines." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on insulated cable glands, and is located in Bristol, UK. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 16th April 2018. The contract is valued between £2 million and £3.2 million, set to commence on 1st April 2019 and extending until 31st March 2026, utilising a selective, negotiated procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in marine electrical systems, particularly those capable of supplying spares and technical support for submarine operational needs. Companies that offer expertise in providing post-design services and are familiar with military standards may find this contract particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the nature of the work and the procurement's competitive landscape, thus fostering potential growth and collaboration within this niche industry.

## Notice

Marine Electrical (ME), within Marine Systems Support (MSS), supplies specific support and the fleet's electrical systems including Electrical Power and Distribution(EPD) systems. The ME team requires a new contract for the support of Pressure Hull Glands (PHG's) and Bulkhead Penetrators across Royal Navy Submarines (including Continuous at Sea Deterrent). The ME team will be the MoD Authority in the context of this contract. The requirement is for a seven year enabling Contract for the provision of Spares, Technical Support and Post Design Services (PDS). Further information can be found in the Supporting Document attached to this Contract Notice. 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: Insulated cable glands.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af98e4f-2976-485c-81b1-1e427fa9b001 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| 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, SHIPS, MARITIME PLATFORM SYSTEMS (MPS) |
| 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

- 31344000 - Insulated cable glands

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af98e4f-2976-485c-81b1-1e427fa9b001

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af98e4f-2976-485c-81b1-1e427fa9b001
  19th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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