Planning

SDA/NP/709826453: Entity In Charge of Maintenance 2 (second round)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

12 Dec 2023 at 12:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buyer, is planning a procurement process titled "SDA/NP/709826453: Entity In Charge of Maintenance 2 (second round)" within the industry category of Rolling stock. The procurement stage is at the planning phase with an engagement end date set for January 5, 2024. The contract relates to the maintenance of railway wagons used for carrying used nuclear fuel, with an estimated value of £121,000 ex VAT. The procurement method is a Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons.

This tender opportunity, suited for businesses in railway maintenance or service vehicles, presents a chance for growth by providing services to the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the nature of the contract and the specified requirements related to railway maintenance in various regions across the United Kingdom. The restricted competition for technical reasons creates an opportunity for specialised businesses to secure a long-term contract with Direct Rail Services and contribute to the safe transportation of nuclear material by rail in the country.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SDA/NP/709826453: Entity In Charge of Maintenance 2 (second round)

Notice Description

Negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice. A previous Invitation to Negotiate with Direct Rail Services for this requirement was issued in 2021 which, due to unforeseen issues did not result in the award of a contract. Previous Publication references: tender_267347/931422 and 2021/S 000-004902 (VEAT) This is therefore a repeat of the previous exercise (a second round) . The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: * absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: The Submarine Delivery Agency's (SDA) Irradiated Fuel Management Team, a part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a Contract to Direct Rail Services for 6 years from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2030. It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulations 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. These are: Direct Rail Services are the Registration Holder and Keeper for the two MOD Railway Wagons used to carry used nuclear navel fuel. Direct Rail Services are currently the only licensed nuclear fuel carrier by rail in the UK. Additional information: Estimated value: PS121,000 ex VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2b0c7ca-0cfd-4c2b-995a-c0dd2f4e0260
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee838ca-f5be-415f-8d4a-a7407ecb174c
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34620000 - Rolling stock

34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2024Expired
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
Mr James Fletcher
Contact Email
james.fletcher130@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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