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title: "NATO Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029823"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (SDA ISM COMMERCIAL)"
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# NATO Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (SDA ISM COMMERCIAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029823

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (SDA ISM Commercial) is currently initiating a tender for the "NATO Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period" as part of its ongoing procurement process. This engagement falls within the defence services industry category, specifically focusing on rescue services. The procurement stage is set at the planning phase, with the tender period closing on 11th June 2021. Interested suppliers must register through the Defence Sourcing Portal and complete a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) by the specified deadline to express their interest in the project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in defence services, engineering, and emergency response systems. Companies that specialise in project management, maintenance and technical support for rescue capabilities would fit particularly well within this procurement process. The contract will support the provision and sustainability of the NATO Submarine Rescue System, requiring innovative solutions and exemplary service delivery over an expected nine-year term, commencing in mid-2023. Engaging in this contract could lead to substantial business growth and collaboration with other nations under the NATO umbrella.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has a potential requirement for the provision of a Government Owned Contractor Operated service to ensure continued availability and capability of the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) from mid-2023. NSRS is a tri-national project established in 2003 to deliver a submarine rescue capability to the United Kingdom (UK), France and Norway (collectively known as the Participant Nations). The SDA acting on behalf of the UK, operates as the designated lead nation responsible for the commercial arrangements under which NSRS is delivered. NSRS is a world leading capability for Submarine Rescue and the next phase of this project (known as the Third In-Service Support project or 3ISS) offers an exciting opportunity for potential suppliers to operate and maintain a worldwide, continuously available and sustainable submarine rescue capability, supporting the Participant Nations and wider NATO community. NSRS is comprised of three overarching systems: a) Intervention - Independent Remote Operated Vehicle (IROV) and supporting equipment which provides the capability to search, examine and deliver vital emergency supplies to enable rescue; b) Rescue - Submarine Rescue Vehicle (SRV) and supporting equipment used to dock and enact escape from a distressed submarine, launched from a Mothership (MOSHIP) using a Portable Launch and Recovery System; and c) Transfer Under Pressure System (TUP) - A decompression chamber located on-board the deck of a MOSHIP and used to bring rescued crew back to the correct atmospheric pressure. The scope of the 3ISS requirement is expected to include, but not be limited to: a) Provision of project and programme management to oversee the management and maintain capability and availability of the system (rescue readiness); b) Provision of a complete contractor operated service; c) Continuous maintenance and support of NSRS assets and systems; d) Mobilisation and conducting NSRS training exercises; e) Obsolescence management; and f) Spares management. 3ISS is expected to be operate across a 9-year term from mid-2023 to align with both the end of the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the Partner Nations and the current NSRS out-of-service date. This procurement is subject to the Defence Security & Public Contract Regulations 2011 and will operate against the Competitive Negotiated procedure. Suppliers who wish to express an interest must do so by completing and returning a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). The searchable Project Code is 60992378. In order to qualify at the supplier selection stage, Suppliers will need to meet the minimum standards set out in the DPQQ, namely: a) that you will not be subject to any of the exclusionary criteria set out under Regulation 23 unless the Authority is satisfied that the provisions of Regulation 23(2) can apply; b) that you will be able to meet the economic and financial standing requirements; c) that you will be able to meet the technical and professional ability requirements.; and d) for the scored section criteria which is scored between 0 (low score) and 5 (high score) that a minimum pass mark of 33 is achieved with each question scoring not less than a 2. You must not take this announcement to mean confirmation that MOD shall award a contract for this requirement. The MOD is publishing this announcement without any commitment to issue a tender or place a contract. Accordingly, any expenditure, work or effort undertaken before contract award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. Announcements may also be published on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP), Contracts Finder or the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), as appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010348-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (SDA ISM COMMERCIAL) |
| 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75252000 - Rescue services

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 21:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010348-2021
- 11 May 2021 at 21:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010340-2021
- 3 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004293-2021

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