MOD DE&S: Marine Systems Transformation Programme (MaST)
DE&S Ships Support will be publishing Pre Qualification Questionnaires for 3 new Multi-Supplier Frameworks (1.Spares & Consumables, 2.Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul, and 3.Technical Services) in support of the Marine Systems Transformation Programme (MaST). MaST seeks to transform the platform equipment support provided to the RN fleet, to deliver reliability, affordability, and sustainability, with a view to promoting optimum platform availability.
Aligning with RN Project RENOWN, the MaST programme aims to provide an innovative approach to contracting. The programme will focus on
- expanding the supplier base
- increasing platform availability through sustainable equipment availability improvements
- providing flexibility and improved lead times
- promoting value for money by increased competition
- reducing the tendering process burden, by
- removal of associated barriers; and
- streamlined approval process
Interested in joining these frameworks? Register on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) now, to keep an eye out for the upcoming MaST Business Opportunity.
Fred Sugden
Fred Sugden
Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.
Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.
Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.
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