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title: "MSS/119 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep (PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028d2e"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME PLATFORM SYSTEMS (MPS)"
published: "2021-01-25"
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# MSS/119 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep (PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME PLATFORM SYSTEMS (MPS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d2e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Platform Systems (MPS) is conducting a tender for the "MSS/119 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep (PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically related to the installation services of diesel engines. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8 March 2021 at 17:00. The contract, estimated to be valued between £13 million and £18 million, is intended to support marine support systems across the United Kingdom, with the submission method being written via the AWARD portal.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as it covers essential repairs, supply, and technical support for PAXMAN diesel engines, which are vital in military operations. Companies specialising in defence services, installation and repair of diesel engines, and related technical services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, and candidates will need to meet specific eligibility criteria, including financial viability and relevant technical expertise, to participate in the competitive process.

## Notice

Installation services of diesel engines. Installation services of diesel engines. II.1.5) Short description of the contract or purchase(s): Engines and engine parts for warships. A sustainable support solution and through life support contract for the PAXMAN Diesel Engine. The PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract (MSS/119) is a (5 + 2 years) Spares Inclusive Upkeep (SIU) contract in support of Marine Support Systems conducted in accordance with the competitive negotiated procedure under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 ('the Regulations'). This is to include: -- supply and repair of PAXMAN diesel engines and diesel engine parts; -- post design services -- technical services -- stock volume breaks and bulk buy options. Supplier note: a remote MSS/119 Market engagement Day using Microsoft Teams will be held on 9 February 2021 between 13.30-15.00 to provide further information and answer any questions ahead of the PQQ submission on 08 March 2021. Microsoft Teams meeting link will be issued through Award communication portal on 1 February 2021. Quantity or scope: Refer to Draft Statement of Support Requirements (SOSR) attached to this. The Current scope for the range of equipment that has been identified within the proposed PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract MSS/119 SOSR is estimated at PS13 - PS18M. This requirement will be contracted to the potential tenderers through MSS/119 Contract for a Contract duration (5 + 2 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001496-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| 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

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51142000 - Installation services of diesel engines

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 18:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001496-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/project/reasonsForExclusion.html#dspr
- http://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk
- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://award.bravosolution.co.uk/mss119paxman/web/project/66d57b8f-93f9-4adc-b701-36ca355484c8/register
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta

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