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title: "Motion Control Spares & Repairs"
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# Motion Control Spares & Repairs

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d2a9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process titled "Motion Control Spares and Repairs," focusing on the supply of spares and repairs for submarine motion control systems. This procurement falls under the strategic submarine nuclear fuelled category, with an estimated value of approximately £52.56 million and a contract date signed on 8 December 2021. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the relevant key address for delivery is in the UK. At the time of the notice, the procurement process was completed, and the contract was awarded to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine engineering, technical support, and defence systems. Companies with expertise in providing in-service support for complex hydraulic systems and experience with submarine technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders under similar specifications. The strategic nature of such contracts underscores the importance of maintaining and developing capabilities in advanced military technology, which can further enhance business prospects in the defence sector.

## Notice

The supply of spares and repairs for the Motion Control submarine equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In-service support (including technical knowledge, documentary support and the provision and integration of critical spares and repairs) and recapitalisation of complex hydraulic systems in respect of the submarine motion control systems (including one and two man control systems, the Hover and Missile Compensation System, the Autopilot and Digital Depth) on board the Vanguard and Trafalgar Class Submarines

### Procurement Information

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority) intends to place a contract with BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited for in-service support (including technical knowledge, documentary support and the provision and integration of critical spares and repairs) and recapitalisation of complex hydraulic systems in respect of the submarine motion control systems (including one and two man control systems, the Hover and Missile Compensation System, the Autopilot and Digital Depth) on board the Vanguard and Trafalgar Class Submarines (the Contract). The Contract has an anticipated duration of 5 years with early termination provisions if required and an approximate value of PS47 million pounds sterling (ex VAT). It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC and Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 (SI 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031523-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 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 | £112,562,098 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled
- 35512200 - Attack submarine nuclear fuelled

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031523-2021
- 9 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019258-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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