Tender

SDA/NP/701549402 - Entity in Charge of Maintenance 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

10 Mar 2021 at 09:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), which is seeking to award a contract titled "SDA/NP/701549402 - Entity in Charge of Maintenance 2" for services related to railway maintenance. This contract is set to initiate on 1st October 2021 and extends for an initial duration of 3 and a half years, with an option for a further 5-year extension. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action due to the technical nature of the services required, with an end date for the tender period established as 31st March 2021. The core industry category is classified under railway maintenance or service vehicles, and the contract’s estimated value is £180,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in specialized rail services, particularly those capable of handling nuclear materials, as only Direct Rail Services has been identified as meeting the required technical criteria. Companies engaged in logistics, nuclear transport, and related services may find this a suitable competition. SMEs can particularly benefit, as the procurement process is identified as being open to small and medium-sized enterprises, promoting diverse participation in this niche sector across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SDA/NP/701549402 - Entity in Charge of Maintenance 2

Notice Description

Negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice. The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: * absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: The Submarine Delivery Agency's (SDA) Irradiated Fuel Management Team, a part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a Contract to Direct Rail Services for an initial 3 and a half years, with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years. It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulations 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. These are: Direct Rail Services are the Registration Holder and Keeper for the two MOD Railway Wagons used to carry used nuclear navel fuel. Direct Rail Services are currently the only licensed nuclear fuel carrier by rail in the UK. Additional information: Issued Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document, released on 2 March 2021 to Direct Rail Services (DRS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d6f7e75-d8c6-4a6f-807a-e6cff8a2b6e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721b55ff-f8a1-40c7-81aa-0fb331d863ce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
Jason Prichard
Contact Email
jason.prichard102@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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