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title: "Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment (DCE) In-Service Support (ISS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0397c3"
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# Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment (DCE) In-Service Support (ISS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0397c3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment In-Service Support (ISS) to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited. The contract involves electromechanical equipment and aims to reduce ships' magnetic signature over a five-year period with two optional years. The procurement method used was selective, with a focus on weighted value for money, and the contract was signed on 9th October 2023.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses in the electromechanical equipment industry. Companies specialising in in-service support for naval equipment, particularly those with expertise in reducing magnetic signatures of vessels, would be well-suited to compete. The contract requires a range of services, including system design authority management, project management, and supply chain management. Interested businesses should closely monitor the release of the tender documents and submission deadlines to participate effectively in the procurement process.

## Notice

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Underwater and Electronic Warfare (UEW) team is responsible for providing in-service support (ISS) to Ships Protective Systems (SPS) equipment across the Royal Navy (RN) Fleet and Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) direct to Platform teams and front-line units. As part of this in-service support the Degaussing Control Equipment (DCE) is an equipment group which reduces ships' magnetic signature. The contract duration is five (5) years with two (2) option years (1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036738-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,789,810 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2023 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036738-2023
- 21 Feb 2023 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005189-2023
- 19 Jan 2023 at 15:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001724-2023
- 16 Jan 2023 at 12:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001259-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55772
- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html

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