Multiple companies executes UK’s MARS tanker project - CONTRACT UPDATE

Tue May 1 2012, 12:57 PM

PROJECT INFO

Last Updated Date: 25 April 2013

Project Name: MoD - Project Management Services for MARS Tanker Project - UK

Project Status: Implementation/Execution

Project Type: Parent

Project Start Quarter: Q2 2012

Project End Quarter: Q4 2015

Project Sector: Logistics & Support

Project Background:

The aim of the contract is to provide project management services and logistic support for the four new logistic support vessels, which will be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) and operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA).

Project Description:

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a sub contract on MARS Tanker project to BMT Defence Services Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd.

The contract will be executed by the BMT Defence Services with the support of its sister companies; BMT Reliability Consultants Ltd and BMT Isis Ltd.

Under this contract, BMT Defence Services provides a range of project management services to the prime contractor, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME), which will include requirements analysis and acceptance planning, oversight of specific UK factory trials and technical documentation support.

BMT Reliability Consultants Ltd will assist in the development of a robust and cost effective Integrated Logistics support solution for the vessels and provides specialist services including the management, assessment and optimisation of the Supportability, Availability and Reliability of the vessels.

BMT Isis Ltd will provide assurances that the ships are safe in accordance with MoD standards, as well as UK and international legislation through the production of a Whole Ship Safety Case for the MARS Tankers.

BMT Isis will conduct a comprehensive environmental assessment of the ships including an inventory of hazardous materials. This essential contribution will reduce both project and regulatory risk and help the MoD to maximise the versatility of the vessels in performing its global role.

The four new logistic support vessels will be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME). Three of BMT Group's defence subsidiaries will work together with DSME to deliver the project.

The contract was awarded in April 2012.

Project Location: SW1A 2HB, London, UK, Europe.

SCOPE TYPES

Project Scope:

The contract involves:

1. Project management services and logistic support to DSME

2. Requirements analysis and acceptance planning

3. Oversight of specific UK factory trials and technical documentation support.

BIDDING COMPANIES

Tender Award Date: 25/4/2012

Awarded to: BMT Defence Services Limited, BMT Reliability Consultants Ltd, BMT Isis Ltd

Bidding Companies: BMT Defence Services Limited, BMT Reliability Consultants Ltd, BMT Isis Ltd.