Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfd-549f-7252-bc8d-e568a138dd7f/independent-technical-support-fe245 [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Independent Technical Support FE245 [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £70,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 6 May 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The DE&S Ships Maritime Support Systems, Marine Diesel Engines (MDE) Section requires independent third-party technical guidance and support in all aspects of in-service and future marine diesel engine installations and is pursuing a framework agreement for technical services over a 2 year period. The scope of the contract includes: ### Diesel engine defect and failure analysis Diesel engine and systems modelling and simulation ### Materials and fluids analysis Engine Emission testing and integration of emissions technology Engine and system optimisation and efficiency studies ### Engine safety case development, review and auditing Guidance on engine operation, parameters and maintenance Testing, test-bed and dynamometer access ### Engine calibration and validation Design and application of advanced diesel technologies Electronics and electrical architecture ### Marketplace & academic surveys The Contractor will be required to demonstrate technical knowledge of medium speed marine diesel engines. Experience with testing, analysis and stimulation of marine diesel engines is essential and knowledge of RN and RFA classes of vessel is beneficial. The Contractor will be required to demonstrate that they have no pre-existing contractual relationship with current suppliers of marine diesel engine support services to the MOD that could influence their objectivity when carrying out any of the tasks listed above. Bidders wishing to express an interest in this requirement must in the first instance submit an accredited 3rd Party (or Government Issued) Quality Management System (QMS) certification which includes an appropriate scope to meet the requirement. In the event that no certification is held, the company must be able to demonstrate that they operate and maintain a QMS acceptable to the Department for this requirement. Read full description ## CPV classification Test and evaluation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/94600e1d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileMinistry of Defence: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence)[SectorMore Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [Included Outside Publication Faith in Nature Natural England 17 days left 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14a29-a2ce-7073-851a-05dd5c86a64c/included-outside-publication-faith-in-nature)[The provision of an online family history service for wales The National Library of Wales 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3ab0-72b7-a215-c1db7fc1c138/the-provision-of-an-online-family-history-service-for-wales)[Cymru Can Strategy Review Future Generations Commissioner for Wales 23 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3b47-71a7-b7c4-7d49c6871347/cymru-can-strategy-review)[Sector research for councils to learn from collaborative ICT delivery in local government Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-584b-7036-bbe3-327b4e51c3c7/sector-research-for-councils-to-learn-from-collaborative-ict-delivery-in-local-g)[Research services – Istraživanja vrsta i staništa u sklopu projekta PKK "Poboljšano upravljanje PPLP" Javna ustanova Park prirode Lonjsko polje 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-312a-7230-92e1-4783caf49f90/croatia-research-services-istrazivanja-vrsta-i-stanista-u-sklopu-projekta-pk)[Research and development services and related consultancy services – Digitāla e-mācību moduļa izstrāde par klimata pārmaiņām Liepājas valstspilsētas pašvaldība 11 days left 28 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-6038-708f-abd5-439c9c04c844/latvia-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-di)