Notice Information
Notice Title
Project Aristaeus - RFI
Notice Description
Advanced Short Range Air-To-Air Missiles (ASRAAM) are subjected to electrical testing using a Field Test Set (FTS). The FTS does not contain the ability to power itself, thus a requirement exist to supply / produce a converter to supply FTS power direct from domestic power supplies; power input from domestic mains (110/240v 50 Hz 1Ph AC) and supply the required FTS input voltages, 115V 400 Hz 3Ph AC and 28VDC. Any converter produced must adhere to explosive safety regulations and the following standards; EN6100-6-1 and EN61000-6-3, (Ingress Protection) IP20 (IEC529), IP54 internal to any protective casing; EN50091-1, EN50091-2, EN61000. Adherence to Explosive Safety standards will be assessed via the Defence Ordinance Safety Regulator (DOSR). 1. What Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) solutions are available to meet this requirement within industry? What are the associated costs if there is already a working solution (manufacture, delivery, import/export costs)? 2. If there is a COTS solution, can you provide technical specifications, including compliance when used within an explosive processing environment. 3. What through life and maintenance packages are provided to support the COTS system (fault rectification, preventative maintenance). If so, what are the additional costs? 4. Is the COTS system 'field deployable'? Is it robust to operate in austere environments (waterproof, rigidised)? 5. If no COTS option is available, can you design and produce a working solution? If so, please detail the warranty period (if available), are there any training requirements before use, is it deployable, what is the cost of generation? 6. Would a site visit be required prior to design and manufacture of a prototype / production run of the power converter? 7. If a new converter is to be designed and produce, what would be the lead time before delivery? What do you see the risks being of generating a prototype? 8. The FTS power output sockets are military standard. If there is a COTS solution but does not have military power connectors installed, can these be installed thus enabling use on the FTS? 9. Is it possible for any COTS or designed and produced solution to be portable, weighing less than 20KG, be no bigger than 1m3, and operate in temperatures of -10degC to +40degC. Further information and the Statement of Requirement can be obtained by emailing: rachael.murby100@mod.gov.uk Responses and clarification questions to this RFI should be provided to the email address: rachael.murby100@mod.gov.uk
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-7be7798a-9654-4116-89a0-9b86e112218c
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab71745-2957-43da-a86c-2b34817ef96d
- 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
30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
-
- CPV Codes
30237280 - Power supply accessories
31156000 - Interruptible power supplies
35622100 - Air-to-air missiles
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 19 Aug 20223 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 31 Aug 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WHITTINGTON
- Postcode
- WS14 9PY
- Post Town
- Walsall
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG24 Staffordshire CC
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Lichfield
- Electoral Ward
- Whittington & Streethay
- Westminster Constituency
- Tamworth
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab71745-2957-43da-a86c-2b34817ef96d
19th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ac8c8f-013d-4f1c-bccb-2372191f3162
17th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
{
"tag": [
"compiled"
],
"id": "ocds-b5fd17-7be7798a-9654-4116-89a0-9b86e112218c-2022-08-19T12:03:41+01:00",
"date": "2022-08-19T12:03:41+01:00",
"ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-7be7798a-9654-4116-89a0-9b86e112218c",
"language": "en",
"initiationType": "tender",
"title": "Project Aristaeus - RFI",
"planning": {
"milestones": [
{
"id": "1",
"title": "Engagement end date",
"type": "engagement",
"dueDate": "2022-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
}
],
"documents": [
{
"id": "1",
"documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
"description": "Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ac8c8f-013d-4f1c-bccb-2372191f3162",
"datePublished": "2022-08-17T14:13:16+01:00",
"format": "text/html",
"language": "en"
},
{
"id": "2",
"documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
"description": "Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab71745-2957-43da-a86c-2b34817ef96d",
"datePublished": "2022-08-17T14:13:16+01:00",
"dateModified": "2022-08-19T12:03:41+01:00",
"format": "text/html",
"language": "en"
}
]
},
"tender": {
"id": "tender_314751/1098922",
"title": "Project Aristaeus - RFI",
"description": "Advanced Short Range Air-To-Air Missiles (ASRAAM) are subjected to electrical testing using a Field Test Set (FTS). The FTS does not contain the ability to power itself, thus a requirement exist to supply / produce a converter to supply FTS power direct from domestic power supplies; power input from domestic mains (110/240v 50 Hz 1Ph AC) and supply the required FTS input voltages, 115V 400 Hz 3Ph AC and 28VDC. Any converter produced must adhere to explosive safety regulations and the following standards; EN6100-6-1 and EN61000-6-3, (Ingress Protection) IP20 (IEC529), IP54 internal to any protective casing; EN50091-1, EN50091-2, EN61000. Adherence to Explosive Safety standards will be assessed via the Defence Ordinance Safety Regulator (DOSR). 1. What Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) solutions are available to meet this requirement within industry? What are the associated costs if there is already a working solution (manufacture, delivery, import/export costs)? 2. If there is a COTS solution, can you provide technical specifications, including compliance when used within an explosive processing environment. 3. What through life and maintenance packages are provided to support the COTS system (fault rectification, preventative maintenance). If so, what are the additional costs? 4. Is the COTS system 'field deployable'? Is it robust to operate in austere environments (waterproof, rigidised)? 5. If no COTS option is available, can you design and produce a working solution? If so, please detail the warranty period (if available), are there any training requirements before use, is it deployable, what is the cost of generation? 6. Would a site visit be required prior to design and manufacture of a prototype / production run of the power converter? 7. If a new converter is to be designed and produce, what would be the lead time before delivery? What do you see the risks being of generating a prototype? 8. The FTS power output sockets are military standard. If there is a COTS solution but does not have military power connectors installed, can these be installed thus enabling use on the FTS? 9. Is it possible for any COTS or designed and produced solution to be portable, weighing less than 20KG, be no bigger than 1m3, and operate in temperatures of -10degC to +40degC. Further information and the Statement of Requirement can be obtained by emailing: rachael.murby100@mod.gov.uk Responses and clarification questions to this RFI should be provided to the email address: rachael.murby100@mod.gov.uk",
"status": "planning",
"classification": {
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "30237280",
"description": "Power supply accessories"
},
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "31156000",
"description": "Interruptible power supplies"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "35622100",
"description": "Air-to-air missiles"
}
],
"items": [
{
"id": "1",
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
},
{
"countryName": "Channel Islands"
},
{
"countryName": "Europe"
},
{
"countryName": "Isle of Man"
},
{
"countryName": "Rest of the World"
},
{
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
},
{
"countryName": "Channel Islands"
},
{
"countryName": "Europe"
},
{
"countryName": "Isle of Man"
},
{
"countryName": "Rest of the World"
},
{
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
}
]
}
],
"suitability": {
"sme": true,
"vcse": false
}
},
"parties": [
{
"id": "GB-CFS-217030",
"name": "Ministry of Defence",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Ministry of Defence"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "DMS Whittington",
"locality": "Whittington",
"postalCode": "WS14 9PY",
"countryName": "England"
},
"contactPoint": {
"email": "rachael.murby100@mod.gov.uk"
},
"roles": [
"buyer"
]
}
],
"buyer": {
"id": "GB-CFS-217030",
"name": "Ministry of Defence"
}
}