Tender

Provision and Support of Groundcrew Headsets

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT)

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Tender

11 Aug 2019 at 23:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Air Commodities Project Team (AC PT) is seeking tenders for the "Provision and Support of Groundcrew Headsets". This procurement falls under the goods category and has an estimated value of £6,100,000. The tender process is currently in the Planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest and completion of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) set for 12:00 midday on 16 September 2019. The headsets are required to meet specific UK and EU legislation regarding Noise Induced Hearing Loss and are to be delivered to an address in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with contract performance commencing from 20 January 2020 and lasting for ten years until 18 January 2030.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in communications equipment, occupational clothing, and protective gear, particularly those capable of providing repair and maintenance services as well as technical documentation support. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the applicable regulations and deliver innovative solutions for aviation communication would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the inclusion of potential phased trials during the evaluation process indicates a supplementary opportunity for firms that can supply testing or training services related to headset operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision and Support of Groundcrew Headsets

Notice Description

The Air Commodities Team (ACT) within DE&S has a Tri-Service requirement to provide circa One Thousand Nine Hundred (1900) replacement headsets for Aircraft Groundcrew. These headsets are required to ensure that personnel can conduct tasks safely and comfortably whilst operating in a high noise level environment around running aircraft. These headsets must comply with all appropriate UK and EU legislation in the protection against Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Aircraft Groundcrew must be able to communicate with the Aircrew within the aircraft for the safe and effective operation of the Aircraft. The headsets must allow full duplex voice communication with a wide variety of in-scope fixed and rotary wing platforms. The headset must be compatible with existing communication systems and the wearing of appropriate in-service Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE). There may be a requirement over the life of the contract to purchase additional headsets to meet shifts in demand as the Authority's Aircraft Fleet size fluctuates. The option to purchase additional batches beyond what is initially ordered will be included within the contract. ACT requires any potential contractor to provide an in-service support package for a period of up to Ten (10) years. The support package will include but not be limited to the repairs/maintenance, provisioning of spares and technical documentation to allow an element of the repairs to be conducted by the Authority. Post Design Services (PDS) may also be required to preserve equipment capabilities such as meeting new or safety legislation. ACT may also require the development and delivery of a training package for operation of the headsets. The exact specification of the headset and interface requirements will be provided as part of the ITT pack for bidders who successfully pass through the PQQ. The deadline for completion of the PQQ and expressing an interest in this requirement is 12:00 midday on 16/09/2019. As this competition may result in new to service equipment there will be the need to conduct trials as part of the tender evaluation and release to service activities. The first phase of trials will take place during the ITT stage, which the tenderers will be asked to provide headsets for, in order to evaluate the product provided by the tenderers. A second phase may include on-aircraft trials post contract award. 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: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c95e082c-2f73-46f5-91ff-a0f9b4c84e2f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18143000 - Protective gear

18444000 - Protective headgear

32342100 - Headphones

32342200 - Earphones

32570000 - Communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2020 - 18 Jan 2030 Over 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, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
edward.bulpitt100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067985911

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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