Tender

Paper-based Feasibility study and possible future Demonstration of Mature Solutions for Improving Air Surveillance for the Purposes of Air Defence in Airspace affected by Wind Farms

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S ISTAR, WINDFARM TEAM

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Tender

09 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, DE&S ISTAR, Windfarm Team is launching a tender titled "Paper-based Feasibility study and possible future Demonstration of Mature Solutions for Improving Air Surveillance for the Purposes of Air Defence in Airspace affected by Wind Farms." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically within radar surveillance equipment and related operations to address challenges posed by wind farms. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline of 31st January 2020 at 16:00, and the contract is anticipated to start on 24th February 2020, concluding by 31st March 2020. The procurement method follows a selective process, adhering to a restricted procedure. The required services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in radar technologies and air defence systems, especially those with experience in mitigating issues related to the impact of wind farm operations on surveillance capabilities. Businesses adept in feasibility studies and those familiar with regulatory requirements in defence projects may find this tender particularly relevant for expansion. Engaging with this procurement process can help progressive firms align their innovative solutions with the needs of the Ministry of Defence, fostering growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paper-based Feasibility study and possible future Demonstration of Mature Solutions for Improving Air Surveillance for the Purposes of Air Defence in Airspace affected by Wind Farms

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.2.1 Instead of: 10th January 2020 Read: 31st January 2020 Other additional information: Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 7P8629DRNT. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 31/01/2020 16:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324.d Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Wind turbines can adversely affect a number of MOD operations including radars, seismological recording equipment, communications facilities, naval operations and low flying. These effects are not limited to specific geographical areas. The size of wind turbines as well as the geographical footprint of the next generation of wind farm developments are expected to grow significantly and exacerbate the challenges posed to the UK's AD infrast 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: Radar.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f73b300-fd38-48c4-a20a-0f500e9616e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf14778-a9e6-451e-b205-3d463e0e3b2c
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

31121340 - Wind farm

35722000 - Radar

35723000 - Air defence radar

38115000 - Radar apparatus

38115100 - Radar surveillance equipment

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
9 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S ISTAR, WINDFARM TEAM
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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