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This in-service support is currently achieved via a sole source contract with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) including a contractual arrangement for the management of the Shore Reference Sets (SRS) associated with the ICS. ICS provides a digital and analogue voice message exchange architecture that supports voice communications over digital and wireless networks and analogue circuits. The system also includes a telephone exchange, secondary, emergency damage control (DC) communication systems, submarine broadcast and general alarm functions. A-Class ICS employs a wholly, complex, 3-node communication architecture that employs digital switch and network technologies within a multi-layer software model. It supports essential communications between the submarine crew for operational and safety critical functions on-board. The existing system in place is based on Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and will need to move to the modern Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technology to allow long term support. ICS is a complex system with many interfaces and nodes to allow personnel the opportunity to communicate throughout the platform. This complexity is not always understood by Ship Staff so it is essential to have engineering backup available via Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) ICS engineers provisioned for via a support contract. Astute ICS is a Priority 1 Master Equipment (ME) and is vital to delivering platform capability. The software will need to be a SIL2 (Safety Integrity Level) system and integral to the whole boat safety case.

UNIFORM / SPECIALIST CLOTHING SEAMSTER CONTRACT Royal Navy and Royal Marine (RN/RM) Service Personnel are required to meet the standards of dress detailed in Naval Personnel Management Regulations. Service personnel require a seamster service to ensure that standards are maintained in accordance with BRd3(1) para 3702. These services include the necessary alterations to Uniform Clothing together with the sewing on of required insignia and decorations.

This contract is looking for a prime contractor for the provision of spares, repairs, technical support and Obsolescence for the following types of Submarine Valves, Actuators and their components for all In-service Submarines, circa 4,000 NSNs: ​ First Level Valves​ Non-First Level Valves​ First Level Actuators​ Non-First Level Actuators. ​ There will also be a small requirement for valves and actuators for RN surface fleet.​ This project was previously known as 713431451-Supply and Support for Valves and their Actuators