Tender

710340458 - High G Centrifuge Test and Training Service Contract - Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

20 May 2024 at 16:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender titled "710340458 - High G Centrifuge Test and Training Service Contract," falling under the Repair and Maintenance Services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with a tender deadline of June 21, 2024. The contract period is set to span from June 30, 2025, to November 30, 2035. The procurement method is a selective Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. This opportunity, valued at £40,000,000, is issued by the Ministry of Defence located in Bristol, England.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the service sector, particularly those skilled in management, engineering, aircrew training, logistics support, and cyber security services. Companies with a proven track record in handling high-level government contracts and expertise in aerospace or military-related fields are well-suited to compete for this comprehensive contract that entails managing the High G Centrifuge and providing various essential services over a potential decade-long period, potentially offering stable revenue streams and long-term growth prospects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

710340458 - High G Centrifuge Test and Training Service Contract - Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice

Notice Description

This is an Opportunity Notice for the High G Test and Training Service Contract (710340458). This notice invites suppliers to register an interest and complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for this project via the Defence Sourcing Portal. The High G Test & Training Facility (HGTTF) provides critical High G training for fast jet aircrew as mandated by NATO standardisation agreement (STANAG's) and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Articles in a safe environment. It also has the capability to carry out testing and research. The HGTTF provides G force training under RAF Centre of Aerospace Medicine (RAF CAM) control for a range of training conditions. Operational Aircrew (Refresher), new military Aircrew and specialist staff are taught to cope with forces of up to +9Gz, nine times normal gravity whilst controlling their aircraft as they would do in a flight simulator. RAF CAM staff train aircrew to recognise the effects of G-force and develop techniques to counteract these effects, in a safe and controlled realistic environment. By developing pilots' abilities to withstand high G-force on the ground, under realistic flying conditions, the HGTTF significantly enhances safety in the air. The HGTTF is also used to conduct testing for the effects of G-force on equipment intended to be used in Aircraft where high G force may be applied. The Authority requires the following: a. Management and equipment maintenance of the High G Centrifuge. b. Provision of Co-ordinating Design Organisation engineering services via the support and management of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) / Design Authority (DA), to enable safe delivery of the test and training capability. c. Implementation and management of Post Design Services (PDS) Taskings and repairs as required. d. Provision of Suitably Qualified & Experienced Personnel (SQEP) to deliver/oversee the aircrew training programme in compliance with Quality Standards, and Safety & Environmental Standards. e. Provision of Training delivery and Management of Support services through working closely with the Customer, RAF CAM, to manage trainees, testing and research at the Facility. f. Management of Security and Information Assurance in accordance with UK Government policies and guidance. g. Provision of Integrated Logistics Support including the management of Authority issued GFA; Spares which may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); Management or support of a third-party supply system; maintenance of Aircrew Equipment Assemblies (AEA). Cyber Security: For the purposes of Cyber Security this requirement has been assessed with a Cyber Risk Profile: Low. The Risk Assessment Reference is RAR-240319A09. The Authority's intention is to place a contract that will have a duration of up to 10 years, which will be comprised of 8 core years, with the addition of two 12-month optional periods. Additional information: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57588

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0efc8547-6ee0-475f-a36a-4d239209c891
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9426e30-429a-4a0e-bee1-4d6c111f2eec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2035 Over 5 years
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desfsast-comrclmailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-0efc8547-6ee0-475f-a36a-4d239209c891-2024-05-20T17:11:02+01:00",
    "date": "2024-05-20T17:11:02+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-0efc8547-6ee0-475f-a36a-4d239209c891",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_408033/1357531",
        "title": "710340458 - High G Centrifuge Test and Training Service Contract - Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice",
        "description": "This is an Opportunity Notice for the High G Test and Training Service Contract (710340458). This notice invites suppliers to register an interest and complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for this project via the Defence Sourcing Portal. The High G Test & Training Facility (HGTTF) provides critical High G training for fast jet aircrew as mandated by NATO standardisation agreement (STANAG's) and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Articles in a safe environment. It also has the capability to carry out testing and research. The HGTTF provides G force training under RAF Centre of Aerospace Medicine (RAF CAM) control for a range of training conditions. Operational Aircrew (Refresher), new military Aircrew and specialist staff are taught to cope with forces of up to +9Gz, nine times normal gravity whilst controlling their aircraft as they would do in a flight simulator. RAF CAM staff train aircrew to recognise the effects of G-force and develop techniques to counteract these effects, in a safe and controlled realistic environment. By developing pilots' abilities to withstand high G-force on the ground, under realistic flying conditions, the HGTTF significantly enhances safety in the air. The HGTTF is also used to conduct testing for the effects of G-force on equipment intended to be used in Aircraft where high G force may be applied. The Authority requires the following: a. Management and equipment maintenance of the High G Centrifuge. b. Provision of Co-ordinating Design Organisation engineering services via the support and management of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) / Design Authority (DA), to enable safe delivery of the test and training capability. c. Implementation and management of Post Design Services (PDS) Taskings and repairs as required. d. Provision of Suitably Qualified & Experienced Personnel (SQEP) to deliver/oversee the aircrew training programme in compliance with Quality Standards, and Safety & Environmental Standards. e. Provision of Training delivery and Management of Support services through working closely with the Customer, RAF CAM, to manage trainees, testing and research at the Facility. f. Management of Security and Information Assurance in accordance with UK Government policies and guidance. g. Provision of Integrated Logistics Support including the management of Authority issued GFA; Spares which may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); Management or support of a third-party supply system; maintenance of Aircrew Equipment Assemblies (AEA). Cyber Security: For the purposes of Cyber Security this requirement has been assessed with a Cyber Risk Profile: Low. The Risk Assessment Reference is RAR-240319A09. The Authority's intention is to place a contract that will have a duration of up to 10 years, which will be comprised of 8 core years, with the addition of two 12-month optional periods. Additional information: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57588",
        "datePublished": "2024-05-20T17:11:02+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "50000000",
            "description": "Repair and maintenance services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "80650000",
                "description": "Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "NG34 8HB"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 30000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 40000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-06-21T23:59:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-06-30T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2035-11-30T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9426e30-429a-4a0e-bee1-4d6c111f2eec",
                "datePublished": "2024-05-20T17:11:02+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-168568",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "MOD Abbeywood",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS34 8JH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "desfsast-comrclmailbox@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-168568",
        "name": "Ministry of Defence"
    }
}