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I was reading with a lot of interest the analysis of the FSS programme as provided below:
https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/fleet-solid-support-ships-for-the-royal-navy-to-be-built-in-britain/
This is effectively now a two horse race between Team UK and Team Resolute. When I look at the build and the parties involved in more detail, it occurs to me that even if Team UK were to win the tender, they just do not have a capacity to build these vessels with both Bab**** and BAE tied up to their eyeballs with the T31 and T26 programmes respectively.
My sense is that regardless of who wins the tender, there will be a substantial amount of work that will be sub-contracted to H&W, both in Belfast and Appledore. These are the only two yards that have the physical size and fabrication capability to deliver these vessels on time and on budget.
The award might come in only next year but I do firmly believe that H&W are now firmly embedded in this contract.
Great post droderick I totally agree with you now all to play for its just a matter of INFA building up both bases to be 'Contract Ready' & have a firm financial base to be trusted that they can deliver when it comes to the 'Bidding Stage'.
Just to add I am still showing 'Hold'.
With Navantia apart of our team the Capitol may not be an issue, but I rather H&W had swollen coffers also.
BJ will start "levelling up".
I fully agree with the comments.
My simple mind works as follows: On the assumption that H&W were to get a sub-contract of as low as 10% of the value, that's £120 million. That's for the fabrication work. Top that with the physical capability to assemble the ships which only Belfast has plus sea trials and final delivery.
I dare not presume anything or put any numbers against these incremental items but the potential is staggering. Right time, right place, right team and right strategy. Indeed, all to play for.
droderick In relation to your 13.17 post and the artile you provided a link for one thing I noted was that RFA Victoria will need a refit to extend its life. I am not sure how long it is but what we might see is H&W getting the contract to do the refit as the other yards are fully booked up. I doubt such a refit will come cheap.
Quite right Stokey!