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25 Oct 2024 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, through Babcock Land Defence Limited, is conducting an open tender under Project Phoenix II for the provision of automotive consumables required to support approximately 15,000 lease vehicles. This procurement falls under the industry category of Automotive elements and aims to provide a 'next working day' service with genuine or OEM parts as needed. The contract will commence on 3rd March 2025 and run for an initial two years, with an option to extend for an additional year. The tender process is currently active, and interested businesses must submit their proposals by 29th November 2024. The procurement process follows an open procedure and targets suppliers capable of national and international coverage, with delivery locations spanning British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, including the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering automotive consumables, especially those adept at providing rapid response services and maintaining extensive product catalogues with automated order submissions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on swift email-based order processing and adherence to product safety and health regulations. Participating in this tender could facilitate business growth by establishing a stable and sizeable contract with the Ministry of Defence, potentially enhancing the bidder's market reputation and expanding their customer base within national and international scopes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIISC002 Automotive Consumables in Support of the Phoenix II Contract.

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting in Capacity as Agent for the UK Ministry of Defence under Project Phoenix II, is undertaking an open tender for the provision of Automotive Consumables. A replacement contract is required to support the MOD Phoenix II Fleet c. 15,000 lease vehicles, commencing on the 3rd March 2025. The initial contract duration is two years plus one option year. The requirement includes supporting National and International coverage for the provision of a 'next working day' automotive consumables service, providing genuine or OEM parts or products as requested by the end user. The provision of a priced product catalogue file is required against which orders will be generated and transmitted automatically. Therefore, capability to respond to system generated email requests is necessary in addition to transmission of purchase orders via supplier email on a 24/7 basis. Product Safety Data and associated and applicable Health and Safety Legislation will underpin this activity. The top categories of spend under the current contract include Ad-Blue, Travel and Cleaning Accessories. Additional information: Defence Opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1b88f1b-5d3e-49cb-a8c3-8c9fa429cb0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60bc46e-66f0-4a57-8252-6d88295918ba
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34640000 - Automotive elements

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Postcode Area
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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