Tender

WC1780891 - INSTALLATION OF A HOT FIRE TRAINING SIMULATOR, AKROTIRI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

08 Jul 2024 at 10:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the installation of a hot fire training simulator at RAF Akrotiri in Akrotiri, Cyprus. The project involves various construction works, including building a concrete plinth, laying access roads, and installing electrical and gas systems. Key tender dates include the tender return date on Thursday 8th August 2024 and the contract award on Tuesday 22nd October 2024. The procurement method is NEC3 for OPC Cyprus, and the project falls under the works category.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialised in construction, electrical installations, and landscaping. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the project's scope and the Ministry of Defence's focus on inviting tenders from diverse suppliers. The project's location in Akrotiri, Cyprus, and the specific technical requirements make it suitable for businesses with experience in similar military infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WC1780891 - INSTALLATION OF A HOT FIRE TRAINING SIMULATOR, AKROTIRI

Notice Description

The scope of work for the project encompasses the enabling works to support the new Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) simulator at RAF Akrotiri (AKI), in accordance with the simulator de-sign drawings and specifications. Principal elements of the works include: Construction of a Concrete Plinth/Hardstanding Construction of a Filter Trench (French Drain) Laying of Bituminous Macadam Access Road Installation of Ground Waste Tanks and Monitoring Chamber Landscaping Work Construction of a Substation complete with the supply and installation of a New 315 kVA Transformer, new Ring Main Unit (RMU) and 6-Way 800A Feeder Pillar. Supply and Installation of a new 3C70mm2 XLPE/SWA/PVC underground HV Electrical Ca-ble and 2No 20 pair control cables to connect the new substation to the existing ring pow-er network. Construction of a New LPG Compound complete with 1no X 5000 Litre LPG Vessel and as-sociated pipework and fittings. Construction of a purpose made steel framed Enclosure complete with a Pressurising Sys-tem with submersible pumps, filter, pipework, fittings, accessories, and controls. Installation of small power, lighting and emergency lighting inside new substation and pumping station enclosure. Provision of electrical power to mechanical equipment. Provision of earthing installation for the new Substation, LPG compound and Simulator. The Provisional Key Tender dates for the project are as follows: - Expression of interest: Wednesday 26th June 2024 - Expression of interest return: Wednesday 10th July 2024 - Invitation to Tender: Thursday 11th July 2024 - Tender Return Date: Thursday 8th August 2024 - Contract award: Tuesday 22nd October 2024 - Commencement of work: Wednesday 23rd October 2024 - Completion of work: Friday 17th October 2025 The currency of this project is Euro (EUR). The location of this project is Akrotiri, Cyprus (British Forces).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f538517-7a61-49fe-9ada-e67e4980f1d0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - NEC3 for OPC Cyprus
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45223720 - Petrol/gas stations construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2024 - 17 Oct 2025 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7ES
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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