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# 4000000

Buyer: DEFENCE SOURCING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029453

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defence Sourcing Portal, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, for a contract titled "Motion Control," classified under general purpose relays (CPV code: 31221200). This procurement falls under the goods category and is located in the UK region of Bristol. The current stage of this process is at the award level, with the contract valued at approximately £4 million (ex VAT), signed on 18 February 2021. A contract extension will commence on 1 March 2021, providing in-service support related to submarine motion control systems onboard the Vanguard and Trafalgar Class submarines, awarded exclusively to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited through a limited negotiated procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in defence contracts, particularly those with expertise in technical support and critical spare parts integration for naval systems. Firms that manufacture or provide in-service support for submarine technologies, as well as those capable of supplying hydraulic valve actuators and electronic control apparatus, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market. Engaging with such large-scale defence contracts can facilitate business growth and expansion into high-value sectors within the UK defence industry.

## Notice

A VTN for In-service support (including technical knowledge documentary support and the provision and integration of critical spares) in respect of the submarine motion control systems (including the hover and missile compensation systems) on board the Vanguard and Trafalgar Class Submarines

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In-service support (including technical knowledge documentary support and the provision and integration of critical spares) in respect of the submarine motion control systems (including the hover and missile compensation systems) on board the Vanguard and Trafalgar Class Submarines

Options: Additional 3 month option

### Procurement Information

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority) intends to place an extension to contract SDA/ISM/700029821 with BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited for in-service support (including technical knowledge documentary support and the provision and integration of critical spares) in respect of the submarine motion control systems (including the hover and missile compensation systems) on board the Vanguard and Trafalgar Class Submarines (the Contract). The Contract extension has a duration of 9 months (6 months with an additional option period of 3 months and an approximate, aggregate (including option) value of approximately PS4 million pounds sterling (ex VAT). The Contract extension will commence 1 March 2021 and will ensure a continuity of service whilst a new single source procurement process is being undertaken. It is considered that this Contract extension can be placed on a single source basis using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 (SI 2011/No. 1848) on the basis that BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited is the only economic operator capable of meeting the Authority's requirements under the Contract. BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited alone possesses the relevant knowledge and experience relating to the design of the Vanguard and Trafalgar Class Submarines and the operation, testing and repair of the submarine motion system on each of those submarines to be able to deliver the requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003308-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SOURCING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31221200 - General purpose relays
- 31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus
- 42132120 - Hydraulic valve actuators

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003308-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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