---
title: "FORMAL In Service Support Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028a90"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028a90.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)"
published: "2021-01-15"
---

# FORMAL In Service Support Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028a90

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Special Projects SCM based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is currently overseeing a tender process for the "FORMAL In Service Support Contract". This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and aims to provide in-service support for the FORMAL Platform, a Mini RCV. The contract includes servicing and maintenance as well as an Ad Hoc Tasking Mechanism. Companies interested in this tender should note that the contract initiation type is "tender", and deadlines for submissions are outlined in the accompanying documents.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in military or defence equipment servicing. Suppliers capable of meeting high safety and compliance standards may find a competitive edge in this procurement process. The Ministry of Defence encourages potential vendors to thoroughly review the specific requirements and guidelines provided, ensuring that they are well-prepared to submit their proposals within the specified timeframe.

## Notice

This Contract Notice is for an In-Service Support Contract for the FORMAL Platform. FORMAL is a Mini RCV. This Contract consists of servicing and maintenance including an Ad Hoc Tasking Mechanism. FORMAL has been in service since 2014 and supported by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (QinetiQ Ltd) since.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000826-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM) |
| 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

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 09:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000826-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk
- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:325242-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

## Provenance

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