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title: "In-Service Support for Aircraft Ground Starting & Servicing (AGSS) & Aircraft Converted Electrical Supplies (ACES)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f981"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-11-23"
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# In-Service Support for Aircraft Ground Starting & Servicing (AGSS) & Aircraft Converted Electrical Supplies (ACES)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f981

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is preparing to procure In-Service Support for Aircraft Ground Starting and Servicing (AGSS) and Aircraft Converted Electrical Supplies (ACES) through a tender process. The procurement is classified under "Repair and maintenance services of warships" within the maritime defence industry. The anticipated timeline includes a supplier pre-qualification questionnaire (DPQQ) release in January 2022, with responses due in February 2022, followed by an invitation to negotiate (ITN) for selected bidders in April 2022, with a return date set for May 2022. The contract award is expected in December 2022, with an estimated value of £7,500,000. All activities are to be conducted in the United Kingdom, with the entire contract period lasting approximately five years. 

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in defence services, electrical supplies, and maintenance services to expand their operations within the UK public sector. Potential bidders include companies that can demonstrate compliance with stringent cybersecurity requirements, particularly those with the capacity to manage very low cyber risk levels. Firms experienced in managing spares and repair contracts, including those with capabilities in military and civil defence services, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Interested businesses should prepare to provide detailed cybersecurity assessments and risk management strategies to align with the contracting authority's stringent tender conditions.

## Notice

Maritime Combat Systems (MCS), Communications and Situational Awareness (CSA) seek to provide In-Service Support (ISS) for Ground Power equipment consisting of "Aircraft Ground Starting and Servicing" (AGSS) & "Aircraft Converted Electrical Supplies" (ACES). ISS of Spares Inclusive of Upkeep (SIU) will consist of spares and repairs contract with some additional Core management services. CAT D project to be awarded Dec 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029202-2021 |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029202-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support

## Provenance

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