Tender

Future Support to Battle Group Thermal Imager (BGTI)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER

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Tender

04 Oct 2018 at 07:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Other is conducting a tender for the "Future Support to Battle Group Thermal Imager (BGTI)", aimed at providing enhanced capabilities to armoured fighting vehicles through visual and thermal imaging. This procurement falls under the military vehicles and associated parts industry and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the tendering process uses a selective procurement method, with the application deadline set for 11:00 on 31st October 2018. The anticipated contract will commence on 1st July 2019 and is expected to run for three years, with options for a further extension of three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in maintenance and repair services of military vehicles, optical equipment, and related parts. Companies with capabilities in spares procurement, sub-assembly repair, and technical support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the procurement process will only invite a maximum of six suppliers who meet the minimum requirements, it is essential for interested bidders to prepare thoroughly to enhance their chances of being tendered. This contract, valued at £30 million, could drive growth for SMEs in the defence sector, contributing to their development and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Support to Battle Group Thermal Imager (BGTI)

Notice Description

Battle Group Thermal Imaging (BGTI) provides an enhanced capability to Warrior and CVR(T) Scimitar Armoured Fighting Vehicles by means of visual & thermal images for sighting and situational awareness, weapon targeting and as an aid to vehicle navigation. Since 2004, over 600 BGTI systems have been fielded providing the Armoured Battle Group with a coherent day and night fighting capability. The Vehicle Support Team has a requirement for the In-Service support of this equipment which will include the procurement of spares, sub assembly repair, obsolescence management, configuration management, maintenance of publications, and technical support. This Contract will be let using the restricted procedure of the DSPCR 2011. Interested parties are invited to complete the PQQ attached to this advert. The Authority will only invite suppliers who have completed the PQQ and satisfied its minimum requirements. A maximum of 6 suppliers will be invited to tender. In the event of more than 6 suppliers meeting the minimum requirements, only the 6 highest scoring suppliers will be invited to tender. The PQQ must be completed by 11:00 on 31st October 2018. Please use the PQQ Access Code: 9U985C6P2P It is envisaged that the Contract will be for a 3-year period and include options to extend for a potential further 3 years. Please note that the Authority has no access to and will be unable to provide any test/repair specifications, drawings and other technical documentation for this requirement. The Authority, or any of its advisers, does not accept any liability in respect of this PQQ or any supporting documentation or liability for any costs or expenses borne by the Potential Provider or any of their Sub-Contractors or advisers in this process. Nothing in the PQQ Documents is, or should be, relied upon as a promise or a representation as to the Authority's ultimate decisions in relation to the BGTI Future Support contract. The publication of the PQQ Documents in no way commits the Authority to award any contract or pursue any tender process for the BGTI Future Support Requirement. The planned release date for the ITT is 12th November 2018. Suppliers invited to tender will be given a minimum of 40 calendar days to respond to this tender. Funding for this requirement has not been approved, and no bid costs will be covered. Invited Tenderer's bids will be evaluated to determine the Most Economically Advantageous Tender. No reverse auction will be used. 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 'UK-Bristol: Military vehicles and associated parts.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1b5e87f-344c-4d03-998b-53c6fef8e928
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6657404c-0e7d-4cbf-85f9-6fa53a8dc65b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts

35420000 - Parts of military vehicles

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 2-3 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, OTHER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
steve.cox441@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067971202

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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