707770451 - Type 31 Through Life Support

Concepts

• bristol
• warships
• manage support information
• support information
• life support
• repair and maintenance
• t31 frigates
• manage maintenance
• manage engineering services
• credible uk warship presence

Location

Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: Bristol

Description

The Ministry of Defence (the “Authority”) has a requirement to provide a through-life support solution for five (5) new Type 31 (“T31”) ‘Inspiration Class’ frigates for the Royal Navy (RN). These ships are intended to replace five general-purpose Type 23 frigates which have served the RN since the early 1990s. T31 will be at the heart of the RN’s surface fleet, deterring aggression and maintaining the security of the UK’s interests. They will work alongside our Allies to deliver credible UK warship presence across the globe. Flexible and adaptable by design, T31 frigates will undertake missions such as interception and disruption of those using the sea for unlawful purposes, collecting intelligence, conducting defence engagement and assisting those in need. The RN will therefore require an efficient and economically viable T31 support solution that achieves the high levels of availability required to sustain operations at the intensity and global range that the UK’s defence commitments demand. A contract covering a minimum of an eight-year period with 2 additional option years is to be secured and delivered through the Competitive Negotiated procedure under DSPCR 2011. The aim is to create a collaborative, hybrid solution in order to optimise the availability and operational service of all T31 frigates. The management and support requirements as part of this contract (but not limited to) have been grouped into the following sections: Manage the Service; Manage Maintenance; Manage the Supply Chain; Manage Design Services; Manage Engineering Services; Manage Support Information; Manage Safety, Environmental Protection and Security.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Authority is seeking management and through-life support services for the five ‘Inspiration Class’ Type 31 (T31) frigates. A contract covering a minimum of an eight-year period with 2 x 1 year extension options is to be secured.

Renewal Options

2 x 1 year extension options

CPV Codes

• 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

Indicators

• An E-Auction will not be used.
• Deposits and guarantees may be required.
• Economic restrictions apply.
• Miscellaneous restrictions apply.
• The operator's personal situation may be considered.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

To be able to register an interest for this procurement, you must have access to the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Guidance on how to self-register can be found here: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/user-guide/html The direct link to the DSP Opportunity for this procurement is: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/82247548018BFD07B4B4 The Authority is using DSP(AWARD®) for this procurement and will use it to complete all DPQQ and ITN activities. If your company does not already have an DSP(AWARD®) account, please self-register via the following link: https://award.commercedecisions.com/dsp/web/project/507ac39c-e089-46fa-b0e3-d9ef.... Once you have self-registered to both DSP and DSP(AWARD®), you will be able to access the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) via the T31 Through Life Support NDA Data Room on DSP(AWARD®). You will have to sign and return the NDA before being given access to the DPQQ. Please download the NDA from the “Authority NDA for Completion” Document Group. Sign the NDA, then return the signed NDA to the Authority by uploading it to the “Signed NDA” Document Group. Do this in a timely manner to avoid any impact to your response window. Your counter-signed NDA will be uploaded to the “Counter Signed NDAs” Document Group. Once the Authority is content with the signed NDA you will be notified by DSP(AWARD®) e-mail that the DPQQ has been published for you to see in the “PQQ for Suppliers who have signed the NDA” Document Group. For information, Cyber risk has been considered and, in accordance with the Cyber Security Model, resulted in a Cyber Risk Profile of ‘Moderate’. The Risk Assessment Reference is: RAR -548515002. Potential Providers are required to complete the Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ), using the SAQ Form available at: https://suppliercyberprotection.service.gov.uk and to submit this as part of their Tender response at ITN stage.