Tender

Engineering Training Framework

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking bids for the "Engineering Training Framework," which aims to fulfil the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Engineering Functions Training requirements. This contract, classified under education and training services, will run for three years starting from 8th July 2019, with a potential one-year extension. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 18th June 2019. The framework consists of three lots covering various educational courses, including Further Education in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Professional Course audit training, and Specialist Engineering Courses, all to be delivered in the South West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in engineering courses and vocational training. Companies that focus on providing higher education, professional development programmes, or specialised technical training would find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the contract supports their involvement, which can lead to potential growth and expansion in educational offerings within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Engineering Training Framework

Notice Description

Please see CCDT/589 Engineering Training Framework on the DCO this has essential information for this bid. This is a requirement for a Framework to meet the DE&S. Engineering Functions Training requirements. The Framework has three lots (Further Education, Professional Courses and Specialist Engineering Courses). This will be a three year contract with the option to extend for a year. The courses on the Lots are as follows: Lot 1 - Further Education Mechanical Engineering BEng Mechanical Engineering MEng Electrical & Electric Engineering BEng Electrical & Electric Engineering Meng Computer Science BEng Computer Science MEng Robotics BEng Robotics Meng Aerospace Engineering BEng Aerospace Engineering Meng Electrical Engineering BEng Electrical Engineering MEng Mechanical Engineering HNC Certificate in Naval Architecture Lot 2 - Professional Courses ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training ISO 14001 2015 Lead Auditor Training ISO9001 2015 Lead Auditor Training AS9100 Lead Auditor Training Lot 3 - Specialist Engineering Courses Liquid Penetration Testing L1 Liquid Penetration Testing L2 Basic Dry Dock Training Additional information: Contact email: DESTECH-Comrcl-TEAM@mod.gov.uk Please see below the answers to the clarification questions. Q1: Having difficulty accessing items on DCO. A: Yes, the advert and required information is on DCO but there seems to have been an issue with the notice. All of this information can be found on Contracts Finder but we also sent everyone expressing an interest all of the documents needed. Q2: Does DEFFORM 47, Annex E have to be completed (transport and movement of fuels)? A: Yes, it should be completed but there is an error, it should say 'Provision for Engineering Training Framework CCDT/589'. Q3: DEFFORM 47, Annex A asks if you have completed DEFFORM 68 (Hazardous Articles...) but DEFFORM 68 wasn't provided and I'm only able to answer 'Yes/No'. Is 68 applicable? A: No, you don't need this. Just put 'N/A'. Q4: Is it an open procurement? A: Yes and the tender documents are available on Contracts Finder. Q5: I am quite interested in the number of students per course. A: This can be found in the documentation sent out and available on Contracts Finder. Q6: Where are the courses to be conducted? A: This can be found in the documentation sent out and available on Contracts Finder. Q7: Is distributive learning involved? A: This can be found in the documentation sent out and available on Contracts Finder. Q8: Would the Authority only consider conventional Mechanical/Electrical Engineering MEng programmes, or will you be open to consider equivalent programmes such as Gun Systems, Military Vehicle Technology, Cyber, Electronic Warfare, etc? A: No, the Authority would not consider equivalent programmes. We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef912a1-9270-4cd6-98c4-6e1534f1f2b1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2019 - 8 Jul 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

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