--- title: "707770451 - Type 31 Through Life Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c11f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c11f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c11f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c11f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-11-29" --- # 707770451 - Type 31 Through Life Support Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c11f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c11f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c11f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the Type 31 Frigate Support Assessment Phase (T31 SAP) for in-service support solutions for new Type 31 frigates. The procurement will cover repair and maintenance services of warships and is classified under the services category. The Authority aims to engage with potential suppliers for a future competition, with a virtual Launch Event scheduled for 29th July 2021. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 12th July 2021 and sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. The procurement is valued at GBP 600 million, with planned key elements of the programme shared during the market engagement phase. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance services industry to participate in supporting the UK Royal Navy's frigates. Suppliers with expertise in managing the service, maintenance, supply chain, design, engineering, and support information services are well-suited for this procurement. The Authority will use a selective procurement method with a Negotiated approach. Interested suppliers must register their interest before the deadline, with further details available on the Ministry of Defence's website. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence (the "Authority") has a requirement to provide a through-life support solution for five (5) new Type 31 ("T31") 'Inspiration Class' frigates for the Royal Navy (RN). These ships are intended to replace five general-purpose Type 23 frigates which have served the RN since the early 1990s. T31 will be at the heart of the RN's surface fleet, deterring aggression and maintaining the security of the UK's interests. They will work alongside our Allies to deliver credible UK warship presence across the globe. Flexible and adaptable by design, T31 frigates will undertake missions such as interception and disruption of those using the sea for unlawful purposes, collecting intelligence, conducting defence engagement and assisting those in need. The RN will therefore require an efficient and economically viable T31 support solution that achieves the high levels of availability required to sustain operations at the intensity and global range that the UK's defence commitments demand. A contract covering a minimum of an eight-year period with 2 additional option years is to be secured and delivered through the Competitive Negotiated procedure under DSPCR 2011. The aim is to create a collaborative, hybrid solution in order to optimise the availability and operational service of all T31 frigates. The management and support requirements as part of this contract (but not limited to) have been grouped into the following sections: Manage the Service; Manage Maintenance; Manage the Supply Chain; Manage Design Services; Manage Engineering Services; Manage Support Information; Manage Safety, Environmental Protection and Security. Quantity or scope: The Authority is seeking management and through-life support services for the five 'Inspiration Class' Type 31 (T31) frigates. A contract covering a minimum of an eight-year period with 2 x 1 year extension options is to be secured. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035211-2023 | | 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 | 29 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships ## Release History - 29 Nov 2023 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035211-2023 - 7 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015775-2021 - 29 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014896-2021 - 28 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014764-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - https://award.commercedecisions.com/dsp/web/project/507ac39c-e089-46fa-b0e3-d9ef00d6d3ac/register - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/82247548018BFD07B4B4 - https://des.mod.uk/ - https://suppliercyberprotection.service.gov.uk - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/user-guide/html - https://www.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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