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title: "Provision of Technical Service Framework and Mission Equipment to Enable a T31 Shore Integration Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033b03"
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published: "2022-05-19"
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# Provision of Technical Service Framework and Mission Equipment to Enable a T31 Shore Integration Facility

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033b03

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a tender titled "Provision of Technical Service Framework and Mission Equipment to Enable a T31 Shore Integration Facility." This procurement, categorised under goods within the military industry, focused on the supply of T31 Mission System equipment and associated technical services. The procurement method was a limited negotiated process without the publication of a contract notice, with a total contract value of £60 million. The final contract was signed on 19 May 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in military technology and defence solutions. Companies specialising in advanced systems integration, technical support, and mission equipment supply would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The awarded supplier, Thales UK Limited, demonstrates the importance of having proprietary technology and specific expertise in providing tailored solutions in this highly specialised area. Potential entrants should consider the potential for collaboration with established suppliers to leverage experience and meet specific contractual requirements.

## Notice

Provision of T31 Mission System equipment to be commissioned into a Shore Integration Facility (SIF) for T31 Frigate, and for technical services, to operate within the SIF, to assess and upgrade the equipment within the T31 mission system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of T31 Mission System equipment to be commissioned into a Shore Integration Facility (SIF) for T31 Frigate, and for technical services, to operate the SIF, and to assess and upgrade the equipment within the T31 mission system.

Options: two, one year extensions to contract duration.

### Procurement Information

The T31 shore integration facility has to be configured for the mission system which will be fitted to the T31 frigate. Thales via the Babcock Prime contract are the supplier of the Mission system and as such are the only economic supplier with the necessary proprietary, and specific tooling and test equipment to ensure the T31 mission system is suitable represented, commissioned and operated at the Shore integration facility. The work will include supply of equipment's, integrated systems and technical services including mission system equipment and software updates and assessment and assurance of mission system performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013413-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35511200 - Destroyers and frigates

## Release History

- 19 May 2022 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013413-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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