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title: "Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability - The purpose of this notice is to invite the market to attend a virtual engagement session to gain further insight on the Strategic Sealift Capability and subsequently provide information and obtain multiple views across the market to help inform the potential future Project & Commercial Strategies for SSL-I. 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-03034f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability - The purpose of this notice is to invite the market to attend a virtual engagement session to gain further insight on the Strategic Sealift Capability and subsequently provide information and obtain multiple views across the market to help inform the potential future Project & Commercial Strategies for SSL-I. 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-03034f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of an interim strategic sealift capability, aimed at enhancing the UK's capacity to deploy cargo overseas. This initiative is part of a forthcoming tender process, inviting market engagement to gather insights that will inform future project strategies. The existing sealift contract is set to expire on 31 December 2024, and the new contract is anticipated to span a minimum of five years. Interested parties are encouraged to attend a virtual engagement session for further discussion on key user requirements, with the procurement procedure taking place in Bristol, United Kingdom. More details can be found on the e-Tendering system website, and interested organizations should register there to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in shipping operations and related services, particularly those capable of meeting the updated user requirements of the Ministry of Defence. Companies involved in logistics, transport, and military support services could find this procurement particularly relevant, as it aims to bolster the UK’s defence capabilities. Engaging in this tender process could allow businesses to expand their operations and collaborate closely with a key government entity, underpinning long-term growth in a stable and critical industry sector.

## 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 Key User Requirements are being released as part of this notice and will be discussed during the events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031704-2021 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 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

- 17 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031704-2021

## Provenance

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