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Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items Multi Supplier Framework Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of cord, thread, bungee, and associated items to support military platforms. The procurement is conducted under the Open Procedure above the threshold, with a maximum order value of £213,477. The deadline for ITT submissions is 16:00 GMT on 31/01/2024, with an anticipated award of the Framework Agreement in March 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in cordage and related items to compete for contracts with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Businesses interested in supplying goods related to military platforms can benefit from accessing the Defence Sourcing Portal for further details and submission requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items Multi Supplier Framework Contract

Notice Description

The Authority intends to place a multi supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of cord, thread, bungee and associated items. The requirement is to provide various specialist items of cords, bungees, thread and associated items to support military platforms. An initial list of items that may be purchased under the Framework Agreement can be found at Schedule 14 of the draft Terms and Conditions, which are accessible at the following: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/ns/56921/detail.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1702899267709.17527-2 Other cord, thread, bungee and associated items that are similar to those listed may also be purchased under the Framework Agreement. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or Contract and there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or Contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. The Authority will comply with the Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015). The procurement will operate under the Open Procedure. The purchase value of any single order under the Framework Agreement shall not exceed PS213,477 in value. The Framework Agreement will have an initial duration of three years, with an option to further extend by one 12-month period. The Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) will be used to manage the Invitation to Tender (ITT) process. Access to the DSP is required and it is recommended that access is requested via Supplier Registration Page. The deadline for receipt of clarification questions relating to the ITT is 16:00 GMT on 19/01/2024. The closing date for ITT submissions is 16:00 GMT on 31/01/2024 The Authority anticipates awarding the Framework Agreement in March 2024. All respondents who pass the tender evaluation process as specified within the Invitation to Tender documents will be offered a place under the multi supplier Framework Agreement. Under the multi supplier Framework Agreement, the Authority will request quotations from operators for each mini-competition. Operators will be required to provide lead times and prices for the supply and delivery of the specified items. The evaluation procedure for each mini-competition is detailed within the draft Contract Terms and Conditions (Condition 47.1 Mini-competitions) which can be accessed via the Defence Sourcing Portal, via the opportunity notice above. A Cyber Risk Assessment has been conducted for this requirement to ascertain the level of Cyber Risk present. The result of this assessment is a Cyber Risk level of 'not applicable'. The issue of this Contract Notice and/or ITT material is not a commitment by the Authority to place a contract as a result of this competition or at a later stage. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to any offer and subsequent acceptance of contract, is a matter solely for your commercial judgement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f8c2f87-be49-4038-a46e-62b08b3fab3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100aa815-efca-4dd4-97a8-2e478e06d64e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39541120 - Cordage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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