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title: "PS3,000,000.00"
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# PS3,000,000.00

Buyer: PLATFORM EQUIPMENT DELIVERY TEAM - MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0295a1

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by the Platform Equipment Delivery Team of the Ministry of Defence for submarine secondary propulsion systems and components, valued at £3,000,000. This contract is classified under the goods category, specifically in the industry of submarines, and involves a limited procurement method negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The contract extension was initiated on 23rd February 2021, following the expiry of the original contract on 23rd June 2017. The awarded contract, which is currently active, involves working with Babcock International Group, located in Bristol, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in maritime technology and propulsion systems. Companies capable of providing high-quality parts, maintenance, or innovative solutions for submarine systems may find this an ideal contract to compete for, especially if they can act as subcontractors to Babcock International Group. The limited nature of the tender allows for a focused competition, enabling suitable businesses to engage directly with established suppliers in this niche market.

## Notice

Submarine (secondary) propulsion systems, equipment's and components are utilised in a variety of forms on A, T and V Boats. The Marine Propulsion Systems Project Team is planning to enhance the existing effectiveness and efficiency of the equipment management role and current support solutions to deliver improved performance and Value for Defence through the combination of support requirements for several associated equipment's/systems. Short description of the contract or purchase(s): Submarine (secondary) propulsion systems, equipment's and components are utilised in a variety of forms on A, T and V Boats. The Marine Propulsion Systems Project Team is planning to enhance the existing effectiveness and efficiency of the equipment management role and current support solutions to deliver improved performance and Value for Defence through the combination of support requirements for several associated equipment's/systems.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Submarine (secondary) propulsion systems, equipment's and components are utilised in a variety of forms on A, T and V Boats. The Marine Propulsion Systems Project Team is planning to enhance the existing effectiveness and efficiency of the equipment management role and current support solutions to deliver improved performance and Value for Defence through the combination of support requirements for several associated equipment's/systems. Additional information: This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis, and is published for transparency. If you are interested in becoming a sub-contractor for this requirement, you should apply directly to the supplier named above.

### Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence (the "Authority") intends to enter into a Contract extension with Babcock International Group Ltd ("Babcock"). Contract MSS/027 between the Authority and Babcock (the "Original Contract") was entered into on 23/06/17 following a failed competition. Under the Original Contract Babcock Provides In-service Support (spares, repairs and post design services) of Secondary Propulsion Systems fitted to HM Submarines. The original Contract Term is due to Expire and for the reasons set out below the Authority intends to extend the original Contract for a period of 12 months to enable the finalisation of the follow-on support Contract that has been delayed. It is Considered the Contract Extension can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(a) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011)(Additional Supplies) This decision has been made due to the original Contract being run under the Competitive procedure and subsequently due to the absence of tenders was awarded on a single source basis to Babcock. The extension will allow the Authority sufficient time to explore the market for the follow-on support contracts without a break in service provision. The Scope and Terms of the original Contract remain unchanged.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003641-2021 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 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 | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLATFORM EQUIPMENT DELIVERY TEAM - MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35512000 - Submarines

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003641-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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