Tender

CRARRV Survivability Upgrade Manufacture and Fitting

ARMOURED VEHICLE PROGRAMMES - IN-SERVICE PLATFORMS, DE&S

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, through the Armoured Vehicle Programmes Team, is seeking tender submissions for the "CRARRV Survivability Upgrade Manufacture and Fitting" project. This requirement involves the manufacture and fitting of appliqué armour to seven Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicles (CRARRV). The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 12 January 2016. The project is classified under the services category focused on military vehicles and associated parts, with the contract valued at approximately £2,001,281. The contract performance period is scheduled from 22 February 2016 to 30 December 2016, with the main delivery address located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and military contracting sector, particularly those involved in manufacturing and fitting vehicle armour and similar components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in military equipment or services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Companies experienced in intricate assembly processes or that have successfully engaged in public sector contracts would particularly benefit from pursuing this opportunity, given the scale and specificity of the requirements outlined by the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CRARRV Survivability Upgrade Manufacture and Fitting

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 21 December 2015 for the following reason: Other additional information: The Contract Notice is hereby withdrawn. The Contracting Authority considers that this requirement is within the scope of the Service Provision Contract between the Contracting Authority and Babcock DSG Ltd. The Armoured Vehicles Programmes Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, requires a further 7 off Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicles (CRARRV) to be fitted with applique armour in the configuration most recently deployed in Afghanistan (Op HERRICK), minus the Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA). This system is known as CRARRV Fitted For But Not With (FFBNW) ERA. The requirement is for both the manufacture and fitting of this FFBNW system to 7 off CRARRV platforms. An initial manufacture and fit 'pilot ' of 1 off FFBNW System must be undertaken by the Contractor. This 'pilot' will be subject to a Dstl approval process, with approval to manufacture and fit the remaining 6 off FFBNW systems only being given upon satisfactory acceptance of the 'Pilot' FFBNW System. The remaining 6 off FFBNW Systems shall be Contractual Options, only to be invoked upon acceptance of the 'Pilot' FFBNW System. The CrARRV Applique Armour Manufacturer's Data Pack, relevant Army Equipment Support Publications (AESPs) and Maintenance And Procedural Memorandums (MAPMs), providing the necessary manufacturing and fitting instructions shall be provided by the Authority in support of the 'Invitation to Tender' and the Contract phases. The Contractor shall be required to transport all of the CrARRV platforms from their current, Central UK location to their premises for the performance of this Contract and then return the CrARRV platforms in the FFBNW configuration to their original location within the defined contractual period. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Military vehicles and associated parts.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b4d6d50-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e8b877d-cad2-445c-a9dc-def21790365f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts

35410000 - Armoured military vehicles

44430000 - Armour plating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,001,281 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2016 - 30 Dec 2016 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMOURED VEHICLE PROGRAMMES - IN-SERVICE PLATFORMS, DE&S
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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