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Provision of Legal Support for Maritime Strategic Capability Agreement Future Arrangement

Awarded 03 Nov 2021

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Awarded03 Nov 2021

Value£135,000.00

SupplierGOWLING WLG (UK) LLP

AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 2y 10mo ago2y 2mo term

Awarded 3 Nov 2021Expired 27 Dec 2023

About

Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Gowling WLG (UK) LLP for legal support on the Maritime Strategic Capability Agreement (MSCA) Future Arrangement (FA).

The contract, valued at £135,000, was a direct award call-off from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM3786.

The scope included reviewing Restated Principle Agreement (RPA) documents and advising on liabilities related to decommissioning testing facilities, potential redundancy costs, closure of MSCA Strategic Assets, and fixed costs for keeping assets operational.

It also covered advice on the Authority's entitlement to unilaterally de-designate Strategic Assets, validation of single source justification, and drafting bespoke contract terms.

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