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title: "Naval Design Partnering - Successor (NDP-S)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c6c8"
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# Naval Design Partnering - Successor (NDP-S)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c6c8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract for the "Naval Design Partnering - Successor (NDP-S)" project, focusing on engineering services within the defence industry. The awarded contract, identified by ID 036102-2024, was signed on 27th June 2024 with a value of GBP 5.4 billion gross (GBP 4.5 billion net). Frazer Nash Consultancy Limited has been selected as the Prime Contractor to establish and manage the NDP framework to support the Navy Develop Directorate’s objectives. This project involves delivering both Core and Non-Core Tasks in alignment with the directorate’s strategic priorities. The location for the project is the UKK1 region. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure with the publication of a contract notice. The procurement stage includes the award phase, ensuring the project will commence soon.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for engineering firms specialising in naval design, engineering-related scientific and technical services, and defence services. Large prime contractors, as well as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), can benefit from the diverse range of tasks outlined within the framework. Companies can look forward to engaging in a broad spectrum of activities, from pre-concept and concept stages to in-service and disposal phases. Collaborating with Frazer Nash Consultancy Limited and the MoD provides a platform for long-term partnership, contributing innovative solutions to the maritime capabilities and benefiting from substantial government projects.

## Notice

Provision of a Prime Contractor for the Naval Design Partnering (NDP) Contract who will be responsible for setting up and managing an NDP Framework consisting of a diverse range of the supply chain to deliver Core and Non-Core Tasks in support of the Navy Develop Directorate's objectives and priorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036102-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2024 - 23 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,500,000,000 |

## 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036102-2024
- 28 Sep 2023 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028703-2023
- 21 Jun 2023 at 09:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017622-2023
- 5 May 2023 at 13:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012974-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mod.gov.uk
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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