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GB-Bristol: Membership of Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA)Technical Working Group

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, LCA

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, LCA is seeking members for the Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) Technical Working Group in Bristol, focusing on military research and technology. This procurement process, initiated on 3rd June 2020, employs a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender period concludes on 10th July 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2020 and last until 30th September 2022, with a total contract value of £113,000. Participation in the working group is voluntary and requires a commitment of no more than 10 days per year, with up to six industry representatives selected based on evaluation criteria outlined in the selection questionnaire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the defence and technology sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the ongoing development of military vehicle architecture standards. Companies well-versed in interoperability, integration, and technical solutions related to military applications would be ideally positioned to take advantage of this opportunity. Participation allows businesses to engage with government stakeholders and potentially influence future GVA requirements while contributing to the improvement of military systems integration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Membership of Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA)Technical Working Group

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 June 2020 for the following reason: Additional Information added regarding PQQ(It is estimated that the total level of effort, as a member of the working group, should not exceed 10 days commitment per year. This activity is on a voluntary basis, does not guarantee work and will not be funded by MOD. Non-involvement in the TWG at this stage will not be a barrier to participation in any future competition for GVA requirements. Military Research & Technology. In the coming months, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) plan to continue development of the Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA). The Land Technical Authority within DE&S, supported by the GVA Technical Working Group (TWG), provides an opportunity for MoD and Industry to work together to identify, explore and provide potential solutions for current issues surrounding GVA. The aim of this is to provide coherence whilst driving out known issues surrounding integration, interoperability and openness amongst others. The GVA TWG will focus on developing appropriate, or utilising current, industry standards for the management of systems deployed onto the Vehicle and the overall physical architecture of the Vehicle. The services are to include, but not be limited to, power and data from the perspectives of intra Vehicle, from Vehicle to platform and from Vehicle to wider formation. DE&S is aware that there are a large number of potential members for this working group. Accordingly, we invite you to contact us (on the contact details provided) for the selection questionnaire and the Terms of Reference. Membership of the TWGs is quorate at six members. Participants from Industry will be selected by achieving the highest scores following evaluation of the evidence submitted by each applicant in response to the questionnaire. Details of the evaluation marking process are included in the questionnaire. No payment is made for attendance and/or any tasks undertaken into support of TWG workstreams. Attendees are expected to be willing and able to constructively contribute to the discussions and workstreams undertaken. Representation will be limited to be a maximum of two individuals from each supplier. Non-attendance at 3 consecutive meetings will result in membership of the TWG being cancelled.) 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 'GB-Bristol: Membership of Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA)Technical Working Group'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f188c65-559d-40f7-9a93-85d1b4021897
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2767ddf7-97f0-47b4-aafd-c6bebaee1b1b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 1-2 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, LCA
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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