Tender

GB-Bristol: Quality Management System Audit and Certification Services against ISO 9001 (2015)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE MUNITIONS

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28 Aug 2018 at 14:12

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Aug 2018 at 08:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Weapons, Defence Munitions, is seeking providers for Quality Management System Audit and Certification Services against ISO 9001 (2015) in Bristol, UK. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 3rd September 2018. This opportunity involves an initial contract of one year, with options to extend for up to three additional years, commencing in December 2018. The overall contract value is £113,000, and suppliers must be accredited by UKAS to meet the necessary standards.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses able to provide certification services, particularly companies that are accredited against ISO/IEC 17021-1. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous venture due to the low cyber risk assessment level attached to this requirement. Businesses specialising in quality assurance and compliance assessment services should consider applying, as the project has the potential for extended collaboration with the Ministry of Defence across multiple sites in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Quality Management System Audit and Certification Services against ISO 9001 (2015)

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 28 August 2018 for the following reason: Amendment to reflect error in the SAQ and what tenderers should do to mitigate it.The Defence Munitions Commercial Team (hereafter referred to as 'the Authority) has a potential future requirement for the provision of ISO 9001 (2015) certification services. The requirement is to certify Defence Munitions (DM), Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA), and Cost Assurance and Analysis Service (CAAS) locations across the UK. The requirement is for an initial one (1) year Contract with Options to extend for up to three (3) additional years, starting from November 2018 (STC). The Supplier must be accredited by UKAS against ISO/IEC 17021-1 conformity assessment to ensure that the certification of the quality management systems is compliant with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. The cyber risk assessment level for this requirement is deemed 'very low' by the Supplier Cyber Protection Service. Please contact the Authority (edward.bulpitt100@mod.gov.uk) with any expressions of interest by 12:00 on 03/09/2018. Suppliers must read through this set of instruction and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information for this opportunity is available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk 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 ass the following Access Code: N2F5R63ZH9 Please ensure you follow any instruction provide to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice, you will also have visibility of the deadline date, once you have added the Access code via DCO as the opening and closing date is visible within the opportunity. Please note ITT packs will only be submitted to Tenderers who have made an expression of interest and have complete the associated Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ). Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this opportunity 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 (FAQs) or the user Guides or contact the MoD DCO helpdesk by emailing support@contracts.mod.uk or telephone 0845 270 7099. 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 'GB-Bristol: Quality Management System Audit and Certification Services against ISO 9001 (2015)'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e31f0be-d6a4-4592-b04c-7b148a5f021c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11dca4ee-a6f4-40ab-b648-671f97fb01b0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2018 - 13 Dec 2022 4-5 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, WEAPONS, DEFENCE MUNITIONS
Contact Name
Edward Bulpitt
Contact Email
edward.bulpitt100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03067989504

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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