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LSBU15/0133 - The Calibration and Repair of Test and Measurement Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)

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22 Sep 2017 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence's Defence Support Group (DSG) seeking to establish a Multiple Supplier Framework Agreement for the calibration and repair of test and measurement equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community. The tender, titled "LSBU15/0133 - The Calibration and Repair of Test and Measurement Equipment," falls under the services category, specifically calibration services and associated repair and maintenance. Located in Telford, West Midlands, this process is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 19th October 2017. The total budget allocated for this procurement is between £10 million and £15 million, with a contract duration of two years, extendable for an additional two years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration and repair services, particularly those holding the required UKAS accreditations. Companies capable of meeting high-quality assurance standards, such as BS EN ISO 9001:2008 and BS EN 17025, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given that the services are divided into 28 lots, businesses can bid on one or multiple lots, allowing for flexible participation. This procurement initiative is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their technical capability and offer competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSBU15/0133 - The Calibration and Repair of Test and Measurement Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community

Notice Description

Babcock DSG Limited acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's Agent seeks to place a Multiple Supplier Framework Agreement for the Calibration and Repair of Test Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community, for the duration of two years with the potential to extend for a further 2 years. Services involved include Calibration & Calibration and Repair services, Calibration & Repair on site as directed by the Authority, the collection, packaging and delivery to an Authority nominated consignee, to OEM Specification and Provision of Adhoc Calibration/Repair. The services within the scope of this Framework Agreement have been divided into 28 lots, covering 'Calibration' and 'Calibration and Repair', for both Electrical and Mechanical items in line with UKAS categorisation. Suppliers who progress to the Invitation to Tender Stage can bid for one lot, several lots or combination of lots. A framework agreement covering all lots or framework agreements for individual or combination of lots will be awarded based upon the best price and technical capability for all lots over the 4 year contract period. QA Standards or equivalent: The service provider shall hold and maintain a certification to BS EN ISO 9001:2008, issued by an accredited certification body, and must stipulate that each calibration facility is a BS EN 17025 accredited Laboratory. Potential Providers will be required to provide evidence of UKAS Accreditation for Lots of potential interest. Any potential service providers wishing to undertake the work will be responsible for the provision of all associated parts (to OEM specifications) required to support any repair activity. Babcock DSG Limited advises potential service providers that drawings or associated specifications are not available to issue as part of any eventual Invitation to Tender Following award of Contract, any additional requirements will be awarded to participating suppliers following a mini competition between all suppliers within the multi supplier framework who meet the appropriate UKAS accreditation, and evaluated according to criteria set out within the tender documents. Any items awarded this way, once awarded, will remain with the winning supplier for the duration of the contract. 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-TELFORD: Calibration services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e95bd0e-9916-4719-81b3-a5b78217c9ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ae6ab8-767c-4039-9384-d2f159324ece
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2023 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, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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