Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca4-902b-7016-ace5-48f5ef7adf40/marine-systems-support-post-design-and-technical-services-framework-mss143-cf-c

closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Marine Systems Support Post Design and Technical Services Framework MSS/143 CF Contract Notice

[Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence)

Estimated value

£145,799,000 to £216,832,000

Published

10 Aug 2022

Deadline

Closed

9 Sept 2022

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

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- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Sets up a framework

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## About this tender

Maritime Technical Services. The Marine Systems Support (MSS) Team, which is part of the ships operating centre within Defence Equipment & Support (DES) provides global support to the Royal Navy. MSS is setting up a Multi-Supplier Framework agreement to provide Technical Services and Post Design Services to Royal Naval Platforms. MSS is looking for suppliers to populate this Framework agreement in order that all Technical Services for the Marine Systems can be purchased through this set of suppliers. The successful suppliers will be responsible for the provision of Technical Services for defined packages of work. The support contract will take the form of a Framework arrangement with specific tasking/call off orders. There is a possibility that during the life of the proposed contract that the size of HM Naval Fleet may increase or decrease. The Contract will be awarded under DSPCR 2011 regulations. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Low.

### Multi-Supplier Framework Scope

This Framework Agreement covers the provision of Post Design Services - The range of post design support expertise and activities required to underpin the in-service support for all Maintained Items in support of HM Naval Platforms and Establishments.

Activities include, but are not limited to: design revisions; reverse engineering; drawings and load ratings; production of datum packs; design configuration and obsolescence support; interoperability studies and equipment trials; and supportability engineering (ILS).

The Framework Agreement also covers the provision of Through Life Technical Support Services - The range of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) (Supportability Engineering) expertise and activities required to underpin the in-service support for all Maintained Items in support of HM Naval Platforms and Establishments.

Activities include, but are not limited to: production and review of technical documentation and information; obsolescence management; NATO codification; supply chain and inventory planning and optimisation; training development and materials; failure analysis (maintainability/reliability); and defect management.

Framework providers may be required to act on behalf of the Authority as Technical Authority for scope of PDaTS tasking and activity as required.

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## CPV classification

Engineering design services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d81df9f9-3f5f-4c47-a27e-1ed8cd2b7847)

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