--- title: "Nato Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period Contract Amendment for the relocation of the NSRS assets." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043d05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043d05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d05.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-02-27" --- # Nato Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period Contract Amendment for the relocation of the NSRS assets. Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043d05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d05.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to JFD Ltd for the Nato Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period Contract Amendment, involving the relocation of NSRS assets to a commercial building. The procurement falls under military defence services, with a total contract value not exceeding £10m. The contract includes securing a lease for the new location and modifying the building accordingly. The procurement method was 'limited' and was negotiated without public notice. Businesses in the defence industry may find growth opportunities in providing services related to submarine rescue systems following the award of this contract. Companies capable of handling complex technical requirements and offering cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete. The contract's duration is initially set at 4 years with the potential for extension, attracting businesses with expertise in military defence services and building modifications to ensure compliance with system requirements. ## Notice JFD Ltd acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence is requested to secure a lease for the relocation of the NSRS assets to a suitable commercial building. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The In-Service Submarines Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award an amendment to the contract with JFD Ltd for the provision of the Nato Submarine Rescue Service (NSRS) to increase its scope to include: 1. Securing a lease on a suitable commercial premises for housing the full Nato Submarine Rescue System (NSRS); 2. Relocating the NSRS assets to the alternative commercial building and; 3. Modifying the alternative commercial building so it is fit for purpose in accordance with the system User Requirements Document. The duration of this requirement is 4 years with the option of a further 2 + 2 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS10m. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(d)(i)(aa) of the DSPCR 2011. Unforeseen circumstances at the Base Location have required structural surveys to be undertaken which have identified issues within the building fabric. This has resulted in limited access to personnel, affecting the Contractor's ability to fulfil their contractual requirements to maintain Rescue System readiness. It is determined that the additional services can only be supplied by JFD Ltd because they cannot be technically or economically separated from the original contract without major inconvenience to the procurer. Technically, the additional services cannot be provided by another supplier because it would cause an intolerable risk to the provision of the core contract services. Scheduling and maintenance requirements need to be factored in to ensure no loss of critical submarine rescue capability during relocation, and the configuration of the equipment at the new location must be optimised to ensure training, maintenance and mobilisation can take place. Mobilisation of the assets already forms a key element of the contract and so JFD Ltd have subcontractor framework agreements in place which will maximise efficiency and minimise cost. The value of this amendment does not exceed 50% of the original contract value (Regulation 16(5)). Options: The duration of this requirement is 4 years with the option of a further 2 + 2 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS10m. ### Procurement Information It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(d)(i)(aa) of the DSPCR 2011. It is believed that the additional services can only be supplied by JFD Ltd because they cannot be technically or economically separated from the original contract without major inconvenience to the procurer. Technically, the additional services cannot be provided by another supplier because it would cause an intolerable risk to the provision of the core contract services. Scheduling and maintenance requirements need to be factored in to ensure no loss of critical submarine rescue capability during relocation, and the configuration of the equipment at the new location must be optimised to ensure training, maintenance and mobilisation can take place. Mobilisation of the assets already forms a key element of the contract and so JFD Ltd have subcontractor framework agreements in place which will maximise efficiency and minimise cost. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006198-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 27 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £10,000,000 | ## 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 | BS35 8JH | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JFD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75221000 - Military defence services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2024 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006198-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.mod.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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