Tender

710172450 - In-Service Support of Fire-Set and Charge Voluntary Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

20 Dec 2023 at 11:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is initiating a tender process for the "710172450 - In-Service Support of Fire-Set and Charge Voluntary Transparency Notice" procurement opportunity. This procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services category, with an estimated value of £950,000. The contract aims to provide in-service support for a specialised equipment used by the UK Armed Forces, with the previous support contract due to expire in March 2024. The tender deadline is set for March 31, 2024, and the contract period will span from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, with potential extension options.

This tender opportunity is suitable for businesses with expertise in repair and maintenance services for military equipment. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating a targeted approach to select a supplier with the required capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Ministry of Defence seeks to ensure continuous support for the equipment until March 2029. Businesses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this opportunity particularly relevant, given the specific delivery addresses specified in the tender documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

710172450 - In-Service Support of Fire-Set and Charge Voluntary Transparency Notice

Notice Description

The Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (The Authority) intends to award a 3-year contract with 2 Option years to Teledyne Reynolds to provide In-Service Support to Fire Set & Charge with an estimated value of PS950k (Ex VAT). This system is a two parted system built of a Fire Set and Charge and sits within the Disablement portfolio under Special Project and Future Search. It provides a multi-user capability for general Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) contingency operations and for Specialist Users. The System is only used by UK Armed Forces and is bespoke to the UK MOD. The previous support contract is due to expire March 2024. A new support arrangement is required to ensure support is provided throughout the remaining service life of the equipment. The Authority is negotiating a new contract for in-service support, which includes provision of spares, repairs, calibration services, technical documentation management, quality management, safety management. The contract will enable support of the equipment through to 31 March 2029 inclusive of Option Years. Only Teledyne Reynolds have the proven expertise, knowledge and experience to manufacture consumable spares, maintain and repair this equipment. Awarding the Contract to a third-party supplier would present the MOD with a capability gap as the equipment will need to be removed from service whilst safety and assurance trials are undertaken to ensure the equipment is safe to use and fit for purpose. It is estimated that it would take a minimum of 12 months to contract for a new supplier, develop equipment understanding, completion of trials, evidence and reporting and finally acceptance, or not, back into the hands of the users. This time impact would introduce a capability gap which would have an unacceptable operational impact and introduce unacceptable risk in terms of delay.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-787e1111-da88-4b94-851b-6d68f525ab49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af9431f-d47f-43ca-a200-1fec6498a0fb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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