Tender

Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the UK

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

20 Oct 2023 at 09:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the UK" procurement opportunity. This contract, valued at £28 million GBP, involves providing parachute packing, maintenance, and inventory management services over a 5-year period, extendable by up to 2 years. The procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period ends on 20th November 2023, and the contract period is from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2029.

This tender by the MoD offers business growth opportunities for companies capable of delivering parachute equipment maintenance services. It is suited for businesses experienced in precision equipment maintenance and logistics management. The contract is particularly relevant for companies with expertise in military defence services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the MoD considers this contract suitable for smaller enterprises meeting the procurement criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the UK

Notice Description

The UK MOD has a requirement for the provision of a parachute packing, maintenance and inventory management service, based in the UK, in support of the MOD's parachuting programme which conducts an estimated 15,000-25,000 parachute descents per annum. The duration of this requirement will be for 5 years, however, the Authority may at its sole discretion extend the contract by a maximum of 2 years (taken in single or multiple year intervals). The Parachute Equipment that will be supported includes, but is not limited to, various types of precision, low level, mass insertion, cargo parachutes and reserves along with associated ancillary equipment such as parachute release assemblies, carrying straps and life preservers ('Parachute Equipment'). New parachute systems may be brought into UK MOD service and into the scope of the requirement during the life of the contract. The required service will include: - packing and re-packing of UK military personnel and cargo Parachute Equipment with a quick turnaround to meet the Authority's operational and exercise plans. This will include the washing and drying of Parachute Equipment when necessary, in accordance with procedures dictated by the Authority; - maintenance of Parachute Equipment which will include, but is not limited to, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, modifications, Special Instructions (Technical) updates and inspections in accordance with the Authority's procedures and timescales. These maintenance activities are to be undertaken at a UK facility provided by the successful tenderer, however, there may be a requirement by exception to provide this service from other UK locations when directed by the Authority; - an out of hours Point of Contact for urgent enquiries; - transportation of Parachute Equipment to and from RAF Brize Norton and other locations across the UK as required; - providing a dedicated storage facility of approximately 80,000 square feet which is climate controlled and fully equipped for storage of up to 20,000 items of Parachute Equipment; - managing data capture on equipment conditions, providing the Authority with updates on the status of parachute inventory and managing replenishment activities to maintain a consistent availability of equipment; - safe disposal of Parachute Equipment as and when required; - training of MOD personnel in Personnel and cargo Parachute Equipment packing and maintenance All work is to be conducted in accordance with the latest Civil and Military airworthiness regulations. There may also be a requirement to perform further ad-hoc tasks upon formal request by the Authority. Link to DPQQ - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56423 DPQQ clarification question deadline - 16:00 GMT on Friday 10th Nov 2023. DPQQ submission deadline - 16:00 GMT on Monday 20th Nov 2023. If you experience any difficulties, please contact the DSP Supplier Helpdesk - customersupport@jaggaer.com. Additional information: As this procurement relates to the provision of services used for military purposes, the Authority will comply with the Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR 2011). The procurement will operate under the negotiated procedure with prior publication of a contract notice (the "competitive negotiated procedure"). The Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) will be used to manage the DPQQ and Invitation to Tender (ITT) process, including evaluation. Access to the DSP is required to complete the DPQQ and it is recommended that access is requested via Supplier Registration Page. Following DPQQ evaluation, the Authority intends to invite a maximum of 5 (five) respondents to the ITT phase. The Authority reserves the right to award the Contract to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) in accordance with the scoring criteria following evaluation of the tenders. The Authority trades using the electronic 'Contracting, Purchasing & Finance' system (CP&F). Before completing the DPQQ, any interested parties should ensure that they have the ability to trade electronically, and the willingness connect to the CP&F System in the event of being successful. A Cyber Risk Assessment has been conducted for this requirement to ascertain the level of Cyber Risk present. The result of this assessment is that a Cyber Risk level of 'Very Low' exists and therefore successful respondents invited to ITT will need to meet Cyber Essentials requirements. Respondents can verify their readiness to comply with opportunities bearing this Cyber Risk Level by completing a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire using RAR code: 131900429 For further information refer to Def Stan 05-138, available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-for-defence-suppliers-def-stan-05-138 The issue of this Contract Notice (CN) or any future ITT or ITT material is not a commitment by the Authority to place a contract as a result of this competition or at a later stage. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to any offer and subsequent acceptance of contract, is a matter solely for your commercial judgement. The Authority has conducted previous industry engagement using Defence Sourcing Portal, with a Request for Information (RFI) published 12/11/2021. https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/past/52781/detail.si The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83dee969-286d-4ebf-877f-7f01550636fd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

39523000 - Parachutes

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
Contact Name
C17CSAE Commercial Team
Contact Email
desc17csae-commercial@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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