Planning

Trailers and Flatracks Post Design Services - Request for Information

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

07 Feb 2022 at 14:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Trailers and Flatracks Post Design Services - Request for Information." This engagement aims to gather market insights to inform future contract requirements for military vehicle support. The procurement is set to cover services related to the maintenance and technical support of various trailers and flatracks, specifically at the Defence location of Bristol, BS34 8JH. Key engagement dates include an end date for submissions by 4 April 2022, after which a formal contract award procedure will commence. The associated industry category is classified under the development of military vehicles (CPV code 73423000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in engineering and support services for military vehicles, particularly those experienced in maintenance and compliance activities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement is designed with their involvement in mind. Companies capable of providing technical support, documentation management, and cost-reduction strategies for military equipment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which has the potential to enhance their visibility and experience within the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trailers and Flatracks Post Design Services - Request for Information

Notice Description

This RFI is issued prior to the commencement of a formal contract award procedure and seeks to obtain information from the market place to inform the requirement and procurement strategy. The Vehicle Support Team (VST) is considering options for the provision of future Post Design Services and support services for a range of Trailers and Flatracks within VST. These services provide an important component of the through life support and covers activities of the sorts listed below: - Act as the engineering technical authority for the Trailers and Flatracks detailed; - Responsibility for the technical interface with the prime movers; - Upkeep of technical documentation, for example: AESPs, Technical Data Pack, Spares List, Codification & Conformity; - Management of platform configuration baseline and documentation; - Obsolescence monitoring and the suggested course of action to prevent supply support issues; - The provision of technical support to engineering matters including (but not limited to) failure investigations, engineering advice, resolution of engineering issues, trials, design of tie down schemes and development & supply of future modifications; - Continuous monitoring of support cost drivers and recommendations to reduce whole life cost of ownership; - Support to legislative compliance & future changes and support to safety cases. The range of Trailers requiring these services are as follows: - 3 Tonne GS Cargo; - Skeletal/Kings; - Multi Launch Rocket System. Fleet Size - Less than 1,000 Brief description of which platforms the trailers interface with: Trailers can interface onto all Support Vehicle (SV) variants and do so by means of the SV Tow Hitch with connecting air and brake lines and NATO electrical sockets. 3T Trailer can be towed by all types of SV but predominantly the 6T and 9T. 10T Trailer Multi Launch Rocket System and 15T Trailer would predominately be towed by the Enhanced Palletised Loading System (EPLS). All flatracks can interface with 10T and 15T trailers. The range of Flatracks requiring these services are as follows: - General Purpose; - Type A; - Multi Launch Rocket System. Fleet Size - Less than 5,000 Brief description of how the Trailers and Flatracks interface: The Flatracks load onto the Trailers to offer increased load capacity and are loaded through the use of the Enhanced Palletised Loading System (EPLS). Additional information: Please see link for Request for Information details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14056d49-70de-4a4e-9869-d94528d86153
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73423000 - Development of military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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 Phone
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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

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