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title: "713713451 - Procurement of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051afb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# 713713451 - Procurement of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051afb

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, is in the planning stage for a significant contract aimed at procuring Classification, Survey, and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement. This procurement falls under the defence and security sector, specifically involving content or data standardisation and classification services, with an expected service contract to be executed with Lloyd's Register Group Limited. The location for this procurement is Bristol, United Kingdom, and though it is currently in planning, key dates indicate that the service period is anticipated to start from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030, with a potential extension to 2032.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in defence-related services, particularly those adept in classification and survey services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to engage with this opportunity, given the procurement's intention to incorporate SMEs in the execution of its requirements. The contract's substantial value, with a gross amount of £7,200,000, offers a lucrative avenue for growth and expansion, specifically for firms positioned to offer technical expertise and innovative solutions consistent with the Ministry of Defence's objectives. The detailed planning phase suggests a methodical approach, underscoring the significance of preparing competitive proposals tailored to the unique needs of this procurement framework.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence intends to enter into a services contract with Lloyd's Register Group Limited for the provision of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement. Voluntary Transparency Notice link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000549-2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023975-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:19 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023975-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023975-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000549-2025
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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