Planning

Request For Information for Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

30 Aug 2024 at 08:29

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Aug 2024 at 11:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a Request For Information (RFI) for the Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB) project, a procurement process currently in the planning stage. This tender focuses on in-service support for mobile bridges, specifically addressing cyclic fatigue testing and technical requirements for monitoring crack growth and ensuring structural integrity under maximal working loads. The RFI engagement period ends on 13 September 2024, with the project aimed at suppliers capable of fulfilling these high-level technical criteria. The delivery location is set for the South West region of the United Kingdom, with responses requested within three weeks from the notification release and a potential delivery timeline of FY 26/27.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering, military engineering, and infrastructure support services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in structural testing, material fatigue analysis, and bridge maintenance can leverage this opportunity for growth. Suppliers are encouraged to provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs and detailed technical solutions to delineate their capabilities. This early engagement is an informational exercise to assess market capabilities and does not yet represent a formal commitment to procurement, offering businesses a chance to position themselves strategically for future invitations to tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request For Information for Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB)

Notice Description

Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB) Capability The Authority is requesting information relating to suppliers' ability to provide in-service support to the Heavy Girder Over Bridge Capability in accordance with the high-level outline requirements below: 1) HGOB cyclic fatigue testing - A physical test in accordance with Test Code for Gap Crossing Equipment which must be conducted to establish that the bridge remains within acceptance criteria defined in Trilateral Design and Test Code for Gap Crossing Equipment (TDTC). 2) HGOB TDTC for Gap Crossing Equipment - A cyclic fatigue test should be conducted to identify sensitive areas for monitoring in service to obtain some insight into crack growth rate, critical crack length, inspection, and repair techniques, and for safety reasons to identify that the structure can still sustain the maximum working load during its useful life. Where a Supplier is able to assist with elements of the requirement, they are requested to provide details including: - Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs (where a costing is provided as a range, please also indicate most likely cost) - Technical details of any proposed solution A response is requested within 3 weeks of this notification being released. Likely delivery timescale would be by FY 26/27 for the delivery of this requirement. Industry should note that the RFI is purely an information gathering exercise and does not represent a commitment by the Authority to launch any formal procurement procedure. This is not to be taken as an order, and any such requests shall be Subject to Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15c24ce0-6e1d-405c-b5f8-0cedceac07ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e85cc18-5a5b-4732-9f63-c000440c8eef
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144300 - Mobile bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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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