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title: "M55 Regeneration Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035149"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-07-13"
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# M55 Regeneration Project

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035149

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "M55 Regeneration Project" is initiated by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), focusing on the repair and maintenance services of warships, specifically aimed at enhancing the Lithuanian Navy's fleet. Located in Bristol, UK, the procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 12th July 2022, valued at approximately £109,999,680 over a two-year period. The procurement method used for this tender was selective, which involves negotiated contracts and publication of a contract notice. The ownership of the vessel will transition to Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence upon contract award.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and naval services, especially those experienced in vessel maintenance and regeneration. Firms that possess expertise in repair services and are capable of delivering advanced naval systems would be ideally suited to participate in this contracting process. Participation in such contracts can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and lead to further engagements within the defence sector, particularly in international contexts.

## Notice

Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials. The Lithuanian Navy is looking to expand its fleet of Hunt Class Mine Counter Measures Vessel (MCMV) via procurement of a legacy hull from the Royal Navy and regeneration of said hull to an agreed operational state, closely aligned to the Lithuanian Skalvis Class vessels currently in service with the LTU Navy. The scope of this project is for a single entity to deliver the regenerated vessel, with stated mission and sonar systems to an agreed operational condition. Prior to award of the contract, ownership of the vessel will pass to LTU. DESA is the contracting authority that will procure and enter into the contract. Immediately upon signature, the contract shall be novated to the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence (LTU Defence Materiel Agency). From this point, LTU MND will become the contracting authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019123-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 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 | £109,999,680 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | DEFENCE MATERIEL AGENCY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARLAND AND WOLFF (APPLEDORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 09:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019123-2022
- 13 Jul 2022 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019104-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-equipment-sales-authority
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:300513-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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