20 Jun 2007
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Naval Combat Systems
Launched in January 2006, the Operational Partnering Initiative (OPI) has been devised to establish effective partnering arrangements with key industrial suppliers.
Overview
- The intention is to enable the MOD and Industry to work more closely together.
- BAE Systems Integrated System Technologies (Insyte) was chosen as a pilot partner.
- Under the OPI, the delivery of customer requirements is optimised.
- Cost savings and efficiencies are realised across the acquisition cycle.
Key Facts / Figures
- A Partnering Principles Document (PPD) Insyte, the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) and the Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) was signed in December 2006.
- The agreement covers Insyte’s Maritime ‘footprint’.
- It sets out the principles that Insyte, in partnership with the newly formed Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) will generate savings.
- This involves taking a through-life approach to Combat Systems across a variety of Royal Navy Ships and Submarines.
Performance
- Relevant MOD programmes include: Type 22 and Type 23 Frigates; Type 45 introduction-to-service (and setting up of the corresponding support solution; ongoing Future Carrier (CVF) development.
- Insyte is a key supplier to Royal Navy Submarines, Mine-Counter Measures Vessels (MCMV) and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). There is significant opportunity within these programmes to generate savings
- This will be achieved by rationalising MOD and Insyte contracts and processes.
- This will secure industrial capability in line with the MOD’s Defence Industrial Strategy.
