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Support Solutions Envelope
Policy, information and guidance on the Support Solution aspects of UK MOD Defence Acquisition
version 5.12.0 - August 2010
Policy, information and guidance on the Support Solution aspects of UK MOD Defence Acquisition
version 5.12.0 - August 2010
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Governing Policy (GP) 2.7 – DisposalScopeRequirementProject teams must develop a rundown plan and disposal strategy that complies with MOD policy regulations and current legislation. The Disposal Services Authority (DSA) will provide guidance regarding advice on developing strategy and plans, legislative aspects and on asset valuations. Disposal PlanningWhile ‘Disposal’ is identified as the final element of the CADMID cycle, the implications for the disposal of MOD assets must be considered at all stages in the Acquisition lifecycle. Advice and guidance given at the Concept stage and included in the Through Life Management Plan (TLMP) will assist design and development planning. This will avoid the problems of unknown hazardous waste, and aid the identification of such hazards in the current environmentally aware climate. Disposal Services AuthorityThe DSA within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is responsible for all aspects of disposals policy and activity undertaken by the MOD. The principal remit of the DSA is to deliver a fully compliant value for money disposal service for the MOD. However, a major part of the DSA’s responsibility is to assist the Defence community identify an item’s end-use which could be one of the following:
The DSA remains the MOD’s primary disposal service provider and it continues to manage the current Marketing Agreement Contracts and be responsible for Government-to-Government sales, auctions, tender and private treaty sales of surplus equipment and material declared to them for disposal. At the Disposal stage, the various routes available to effect the fastest and most cost effective and efficient removal and sale or disposal at cost of surpluses will be examined. ApplicabilityThis Governing Policy (GP) is applicable to all projects that are procuring or supporting equipment that will require disposal at the end of its life or when beyond economical repair. Underpinning PolicyJSP 886 Volume 9 Part 1 - Introduction to Disposals and the Declaration Process. Compliance Tool - Evidence RequirementsThe Evidence Requirements for this GP can be found within the SSE Compliance Tool. The adopted Support Solution is to provide specific evidence in order to achieve compliance with the needs of this GP. Variations from this evidence set may be possible and should be discussed with the Subject Matter Experts (SME) or the relevant Support Solutions Officer (SSO) at the earliest opportunity. Any risks associated with this variance will be agreed with the Key Support Area (KSA) Owner’s representative and SSO for the project team to manage or mitigate. Supporting Information
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Subject Matter Experts (SME)For all aspects of this KSA the initial POC is the SIT Lead. On completion of tailoring, the following may be contacted for specialist advice.
Change History
Change HistoryDue to the significant number of changes contained within the SSE Version 5 update, ‘Change History’ will only reflect those amendments, inclusions or deletions which follow the launch of the website on 1st November 2008. The SSE updated to Version 5.0.0 on 1st November 2008 following a full review of all documents and changes to a number of GPs. Individual document Change History pages will detail changes other than minor editorial amendments.
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