Planning

Future Gas Equipment- RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

17 Nov 2021 at 12:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Future Gas Equipment- RFI." The procurement process is focused on the support of gaseous and cryogenic equipment used to support air operations at various locations, including UK Main Operating Bases and worldwide deployment sites. The engagement end date for interested parties to provide their responses is set for 17:00 on 9 December 2021. This procurement falls under the industry category of gas cylinders, with a combined annual spend of approximately GBP 0.5 million across existing contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance, repair, and supply of gaseous and cryogenic equipment. Companies that have experience supporting similar equipment, particularly in military or aerospace contexts, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with capabilities in providing tailored support solutions, as the Ministry of Defence seeks to potentially consolidate existing contracts into fewer arrangements or a single contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Gas Equipment- RFI

Notice Description

The Air Commodities Delivery Team within the Ministry of Defence, hereafter referred to as the Authority, is exploring options for the support of its gaseous and cryogenic portfolio, which is currently supported via multiple contracts. The Authority is evaluating the feasibility of amalgamating the separate support arrangements into fewer contracts, or even just a single contract. The support requirement comprises of a mixture of spares, repair, Post Design Services (PDS), routine maintenance and calibration for the current equipment with the potential option to procure new like-for-like equipment in the future. The equipment will be used to support air operations at designated UK Main Operating Bases (MOB), Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOB), deployment and exercise locations worldwide. Currently the combined annual spend on all of these contracts is approximately GBP0.5M. The portfolio consists of the attached list of equipment and broad support arrangements. As part of exploring the options available, the Authority invites industry to outline its ability and interest in meeting the requirement, by answering the below questions and providing any additional supporting information to the Authority via email . Responses should be limited to 500 words per answer or additional information. The Authority requests responses no later than 17:00 on 9.12.2021. 1. Identify which of the equipments outlined you would be able to support. If you are able to please feel free to provide evidence of any previous support to similar equipment. For each category, please indicate if you would envisage (1) performing the work within your own organisation, (2) sub-contracting it to another organisation or (3) sub-contracting it to the Original Equipment Manufacturer. 2. Is there any particular equipment within the scope that you are not able to support. Please provide detail as to why not. 3. Is there is any particular equipment you could in theory support, but do not believe it would be efficient, or represent value for money for the Authority. Please provide details as to why. 4. What information would you require within the tender documentation to be able to provide a complete tender response to support each category of equipment. 5. Are there any particular risks you can foresee with supporting any of the equipment above. Your response will help the Authority to assess the market's capabilities and appetite to support this requirement and inform our future strategy. The Authority's current intention is that a formal competition will follow for this equipment, however this RFI should not be seen as any form of commitment to pursue this, or any other strategy. Please refrain from supplying marketing or generic company information not relevant to the information sought in this RFI. Additional information: Equipment and associated Support CO2 Charging Rig installed at multiple MOBs In service Support/ scheduled maintenance, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Four Cylinder Oxygen, Nitrogen and Air Charging Trolleys Mk3 5 yearly maintenance/ recertification and calibration, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Single Cylinder Oxygen, Nitrogen and Air Charging Trolleys Mk3 5 yearly maintenance/ recertification and calibration, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Portable Nitrogen Aircraft Charging Unit 5 yearly maintenance/ recertification, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Portable Oxygen Aircraft Charging Unit 5 yearly maintenance/ recertification, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Inflator Tyre High Pressure PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Portable Air/Nitrogen Charging Regulator PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Cermax Dewpoint Meter and Sampling System- Oxygen and Air/Nitrogen Annual Calibration, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Inflation Adaptors Mk 2 Air & Mk 6A Nitrogen PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Hoses - General PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning Oxygen Hoses and associated equipment for Aircrew Masks PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7408265-3fb2-46a5-a075-957adb784bc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e172b2e3-a41c-476e-84fd-304b6d0a0c02
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44612100 - Gas cylinders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2021Expired
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
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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
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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