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title: "MSS/143 - Multi-Supplier Framework for Marine Systems Support (MSS) Post Design and Technical Services"
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# MSS/143 - Multi-Supplier Framework for Marine Systems Support (MSS) Post Design and Technical Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e8f3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a Multi-Supplier Framework for Marine Systems Support (MSS) Post Design and Technical Services contract. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, initiated a selective procurement method for services in the defence category. The contract, under DSPCR 2011 regulations, allows for call-off competitions throughout its 7-year duration. The procurement stage is 'tender', and the contract was signed on 8th March 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing technical and logistical support services in the defence sector. Companies like Alan Webb Ltd., Atlas Elektronik UK, and Babcock International were among the 28 suppliers awarded contracts. The procurement method was 'Restricted', and the Ministry of Defence is the contracting authority. Businesses offering marine system support would find this tender suitable for enhancing their business growth by securing framework agreement contracts for post-design and technical services for naval platforms.

## Notice

Maritime Post Design and Technical Services. The Marine Systems Support (MSS) Team, which is part of the ships operating centre within Defence Equipment Support (DES) provides global support to the Royal Navy. MSS has set up a Framework agreement to provide Post Design and Technical Services to Royal Naval Platforms through an established set of suppliers. There is a possibility that during the life of the proposed contract that the size of HM Naval Fleet may increase or decrease. The support contract took the form of a Framework arrangement and has been awarded under DSPCR 2011 regulations. The following Call-Off contracts will be awarded via call-off competitions published throughout the life of the Framework Agreement. Contract notice published on 10th August 2022 with publication reference: 2022/S 000-021935. As a result of the tender, a Multi-Supplier Framework for Marine Systems Support (MSS) Post Design and Technical Services for a period of 7 years has been awarded to 28 suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012865-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,935,824,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 43 |
| Supplier names | AERIUS MARINE; ALAN WEBB; ASSOCIATED POLYMER SERVICES; ATLAS ELEKTRONIK; BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL; BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS; BASETEK; BMT DEFENCE & SECURITY; CARWOOD MOTOR UNIT; CENTRAL MANAGEMENT CATALOGUE AGENCY (UK; DELKIA; EMCEL FILTERS; EXPLEO; FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY; GE POWER CONVERSION; GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS; HOULDER; LLOYD'S REGISTER; LONGITUDE CONSULTING ENGINEERS; M E L AVIATION; MEL AVIATION; NP AEROSPACE; NSSL GLOBAL; NSSLGLOBAL; OCEAN SAFETY; PERFORMANCE ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS (PES; QUORUM LOGISTIC SUPPORT; REPAIRCRAFT; RINA TECH; SAUER COMPRESSORS; SCORE MARINE; SCOTT AEROSPACE; SCOTT AEROSPACE CONSORTIUM; SERCO; SIR JOSEPH ISHERWOOD; SOMERS FORGE; SURVITEC GROUP; THE SOLID SWIVEL; TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS; VITAVOX ( A DIVISION OF SECOMAK; VITAVOX (A DIVISION OF SECOMAK; VOITH TURBO; XPEDITE GROUP OF COMPANIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71356100 - Technical control services
- 71356200 - Technical assistance services
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 71632100 - Valve-testing services
- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials
- 73410000 - Military research and technology
- 73421000 - Development of security equipment
- 73424000 - Development of warships
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation
- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment
- 73434000 - Test and evaluation of warships

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2024 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012865-2024
- 19 Apr 2024 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012823-2024
- 19 Apr 2024 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012765-2024
- 10 Aug 2022 at 09:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021971-2022
- 10 Aug 2022 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021950-2022
- 10 Aug 2022 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021946-2022
- 10 Aug 2022 at 07:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021935-2022
- 6 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024965-2021

## Documents

- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/88124580018286A36746
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54394
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54367

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52222
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2021-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar/budget-2021-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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