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title: "MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENTS FEBRUARY 2022 ONLY - UPDATE Further supporting attachments have been uploaded as part of this notice by way of update. All other elements of the notice remain unchanged. 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."
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-01-14"
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# MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENTS FEBRUARY 2022 ONLY - UPDATE Further supporting attachments have been uploaded as part of this notice by way of update. All other elements of the notice remain unchanged. 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-030b85

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENTS FEBRUARY 2022 ONLY - UPDATE," aimed at providing an Interim Strategic Sealift Capability. This initiative is relevant to the shipping operations industry and is focused on developing a capability to deploy cargo overseas in support of the UK's commitments. The current Sealift contract is set to expire on 31 December 2024, and a new contract is expected to be awarded for a minimum period of five years. Interested parties are encouraged to register interest and attend a virtual market engagement session for further insights, with additional supporting documents shared as part of this notice.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in shipping services, logistics, and cargo transport, particularly those capable of meeting the updated user requirements for strategic sealift capabilities. Companies that attend the engagement session may gain valuable insights into Ministry of Defence expectations and requirements, positioning them to compete successfully in the future tendering process. The strategic nature of this project may attract established suppliers as well as smaller, agile businesses looking to expand their market presence within governmental 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 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/001260-2022 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2022 |
| 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

- 14 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001260-2022

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