Fleet Solid Support Ships: Shipbuilding

(asked on 14th December 2022) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 November 2022 to Question 61035 on Fleet Solid Support Ships: Shipbuilding, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the procurement process.


Answered by
Alex Chalk Portrait
Alex Chalk
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
This question was answered on 21st December 2022

The procurement process for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships is being conducted strictly in accordance with the relevant UK public procurement legislation and rules. The Department is committed to continuous reform of its procurement process to ensure it continues to deliver the best possible value for money.

The decision to appoint Team Resolute as preferred bidder was founded on a thorough evaluation of the bids in a fair and open competition and the outcome supports the objectives of the National Shipbuilding Strategy through significant capital investment in the UK.

The investment the FSS contract will bring is set to leverage the UK's position in the global market for both shipbuilding and equipment and systems, improving competitiveness and improving UK supply chain access to the international market. Of the bids received by the Ministry of Defence, the Team Resolute bid provides the best value for money to the taxpayer and is the best outcome for the UK shipbuilding industry.

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