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IRM23/7640 - THE SUPPLY OF HAND TOOLS & ASSOCIATED ITEMS CAN CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Aug 2024 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, represented by Babcock Land Defence Limited, has completed the procurement process for a multi-supplier framework agreement titled "IRM23/7640 - THE SUPPLY OF HAND TOOLS & ASSOCIATED ITEMS CAN CF" under the industry category of hand tools. The agreement, valued at £60 million including an option year, spans from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027. This selective procurement utilised a restricted procedure, and the invitation to tender required submission by 1st May 2024. The hand tools and associated items will be distributed to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools to collaborate with a major governmental authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, can benefit from the contract, creating new revenue streams and growth opportunities. Companies with capabilities in providing NATO Stock Number-compliant products will find this tender especially relevant. The inclusion of social values and quality questions in the evaluation criteria indicates that businesses focusing on high standards and community benefits stand to gain a competitive edge. The contract's framework and performance metrics ensure continued engagement for the awarded suppliers, fostering long-term business relationships.

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Notice Title

IRM23/7640 - THE SUPPLY OF HAND TOOLS & ASSOCIATED ITEMS CAN CF

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of Hand Tools, Power Tools, Pneumatic Tools and Associated Items with a duration of 3 Years with 1 Option Year. This Contract is intended to include circa 4k items identified as being in scope. The advertised contract value is PS60 million including the Option Year. All items within the scope of requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). Tenderers shall be provided with NATO Stock Numbers and shall be informed of any required applicable compliance standards. Tenderers shall be expected to provide items in accordance with designated Manufacturers/Supplier and Manufacturer's Part Number (MPN). The Contract shall be awarded to up to four (4) compliant Bidders who provide the most economically advantageous tender based on the basket of goods provided in Annex A to Schedule 2 - Price List and responses to the Social Values and Quality questions. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award (over and above those items envisaged to be added at Contract Award). Additional items will be added to resultant contract(s) following mini competitions between those Suppliers admitted to the framework(s) full details of how this will operate will be detailed within the tender documents. The resulting contract shall contain a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery and quality, and shall include remedies for poor performance. The Contractor shall hold and maintain UKAS Accredited ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent certification at no additional expense to the Authority. The Authority is to be informed within 10 working days of any changes to certification, including changes to scope of activity during this period. The Authority shall award the Contract in accordance with the evaluation criteria which will be detailed in the Invitation To Tender (ITT). Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) by completing the PQQ. The PQQ shall be assessed on DSP using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the authority to down select, economic operators who will be invited to tender, only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-326ac3bd-3478-446a-ac00-56b04384be9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fef6201-3b5a-4522-bbe6-1f39379153cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44511000 - Hand tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 8JT
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CARWOOD MOTOR UNITS

CENTRAL MANAGEMENT CATALOGUE AGENCY (UK

JOSEPH GLEAVE AND SON

TW ENGINEERING

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