--- title: "704354453 - BOATS/0010 In-Service Support for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034ce2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034ce2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034ce2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034ce2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-07-01" --- # 704354453 - BOATS/0010 In-Service Support for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034ce2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034ce2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034ce2.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, through the Defence Equipment and Support division, has initiated a tender process for the provision of In-Service Support for the Training Vessel (TV) Tristram. This contract, which spans three years with an optional additional year, is categorised under vessel repair services within the defence services sector. The vessel is situated in Portland Harbour, Dorset, and the tender is currently in its planning stage. Interested suppliers must submit a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) by the deadline of 3rd August 2022 at 12:00 to qualify for the subsequent Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vessel maintenance, repair services, and maritime operations to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with expertise in conducting planned maintenance, sourcing spare parts, and emergency response capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The total contract value is estimated at £1.5 million, which offers a substantial prospect for business growth within the defence sector, subject to meeting the financial and technical requirements outlined in the tender documentation. ## Notice The DE&S Boats Team, part of the UK MOD, has a requirement for a three (3) year contract (with one (1) unfunded option year) for the In-Service Support of the Training Vessel (TV) Tristram. Tristram is now a training vessel used predominantly to simulate real life scenarios at sea. The vessel is moored in Portland Harbour and all original ship systems have been decommissioned. The outline requirement would be for a Potential Provider to: * Conduct regular planned maintenance including some daily checks * Source spares for maintenance and general preservation of the vessel * Provide a standby evacuation boat to be used in the event of emergencies (30 minutes notice) * Conduct dive operations to survey mooring arrangements and carry out occasional underwater repairs Suppliers wishing to participate will need to complete a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). The DPQQ submission deadline is 3rd August 2022 at 12:00. From these submissions a maximum of 6 potential providers will be taken forward to Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. All evaluation and scoring methodology is contained in the DPQQ guidance instructions on the DSP. Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal - Click the "Click here to register" link - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the "PQQs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. - Click the "Express Interest" button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. - This will move the PQQ into your "My PQQs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box 3. Responding to the tender - You can now choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017980-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Feb 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 | TLK25 Dorset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50241100 - Vessel repair services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2022 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017980-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54359 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/81/article/39 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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