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title: "Provision of Technical Service Framework and Mission Equipment to Enable a T31 Shore Integration Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03452b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-06-10"
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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-03452b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to enhance its capabilities through a tender for the "Provision of Technical Service Framework and Mission Equipment to Enable a T31 Shore Integration Facility." This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically focused on destroyers and frigates, with an estimated value of £60 million. The procurement process was conducted through a limited method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on May 19, 2022, and is currently active, involving the provision of essential technical services and equipment for the T31 frigate in the UK, which will include two optional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and maritime sectors, particularly those specialising in mission systems integration, technical services, and equipment supply for naval operations. Companies with expertise in high-tech manufacturing, research and development within defence technologies, and those capable of meeting exclusive rights requirements are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can help businesses establish a footing within the UK defence market and leverage their capabilities to support critical national projects.

## 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/016006-2022 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

- 10 Jun 2022 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016006-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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