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title: "The purpose of this notice is to invite the market to provide information and obtain multiple views across the market to help inform the potential future Project & Commercial Strategies for SSL-I. Further industry engagement will take place in 2021, details TBC. For the avoidance of doubt this notice is not a call to competition. Any responses, comments, indications of interest, participation or non-participated by any organisation at this stage will not influence the process, selection and/or award decision for a future possible procurement, nor will it be taken as a suppliers committed position. Limited information may be shared with MoD third parties for Subject Matter Expert advice where required."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ef48"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-10-22"
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# The purpose of this notice is to invite the market to provide information and obtain multiple views across the market to help inform the potential future Project & Commercial Strategies for SSL-I. Further industry engagement will take place in 2021, details TBC. For the avoidance of doubt this notice is not a call to competition. Any responses, comments, indications of interest, participation or non-participated by any organisation at this stage will not influence the process, selection and/or award decision for a future possible procurement, nor will it be taken as a suppliers committed position. Limited information may be shared with MoD third parties for Subject Matter Expert advice where required.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ef48

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at developing Strategic Sealift capabilities, which support the deployment of cargo overseas for UK military operations. The project anticipates a new contract to succeed the existing Sealift contract set to expire on 31 December 2024. While the exact details and future engagements will be confirmed in 2021, interested parties are invited to provide feedback to help shape the Project & Commercial Strategies for this initiative. The relevant industry category for this tender falls within shipping operations, classified under CPV code 60640000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the logistics and transportation sectors, particularly those with experience in maritime operations and military logistics. Companies looking to participate should prepare to engage during the future stages of this procurement process, as insights and responses collected at this initial planning phase will aid the MoD in fine-tuning the upcoming requirements. Those with capabilities in strategic shipping services will find this tender especially relevant for potential growth in government contracts.

## Notice

Strategic Sealift provides UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with a capability to deploy cargo overseas from the UK in support of the UK's standing commitments and contingent operations. The current Sealift contract expires on 31 December 2024. A new project has been initiated by UK MOD, with the aim to provide a new contract for an interim period of minimum 5 years, to an updated user requirement. The full requirement will be released to the market as part of future engagements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026587-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026587-2021

## Provenance

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