Planning

704504454 DGM/2020 Provision of Vibration Data Capture and Analysis Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

12 Jul 2022 at 14:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "704504454 DGM/2020 Provision of Vibration Data Capture and Analysis Services". This procurement falls under the category of test and evaluation of military aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. Interested bidders should note that the deadline for engagement is set for 29th July 2022. The services will be required in various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, and the procurement method consists of a tender process aimed at assessing the capabilities of potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace testing and analysis services, particularly those with ISO 9001 or equivalent certifications. Businesses that are DAOS approved or can obtain the necessary MAA/DAOS approvals would be particularly well-suited for this contract. As the Ministry of Defence seeks to understand the range of companies capable of delivering these services, this could lead to further collaboration and contract opportunities for qualified suppliers in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704504454 DGM/2020 Provision of Vibration Data Capture and Analysis Services

Notice Description

We are looking to procure a service as follows: DGM Navy & Air Delivery Team is required to maintain a capability that enables the assessment, collation and provision of defensive aid suites environment characterisations and munition lifing assessments on air platforms The contractor is required to gather vibration data via flight trials. The purpose of the trial is to determine the vibration and temperature environment experienced by air countermeasures when deployed on aircraft. The trial will have two parts: 1) the flight trial (Aircraft (Fast Jet, Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing) and Countermeasures (Flare / Cartridge MTV, Spectral & Aerodynamic and Chaff)); and 2) the data analysis and reporting (The data will be acquired by using UK MOD owned equipment) The data gathering equipment will be supplied by the UK MOD. This equipment is to be stored, managed and maintained by the Contractor in a ready to use state on behalf of the MOD The current iFlare design is suitable for data gathering purposes on the platform, providing data gathered for a flare during air carriage. However, this equipment is unsuitable for DO test house control purposes and therefore a more robust iFlare variant is required to be designed, trialled and qualified in order to facilitate DO test house qualification activities. Any interested parties are to indicate whether they have this capability. Company to be DAOS approved or be able to obtain the necessary MAA/DAOS approvals Due to the security classification of both platforms and countermeasures, DGM Navy & Air Delivery Team requires that all personnel involved with the contract hold at minimum SC. The supplier will need to be ISO 9001 or equivalent. Please note the Authority is currently just looking to understand the number of companies who are capable of delivering this service. There is no requirement for you to provide any further information about your capabilities, although the Authority may contact you in the future to seek specific information. If you would be interested in delivering this requirement, please let the Authority know no later than 1700hrs on Friday 29th July 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7d2775a-25c7-431c-b947-3bc02b69df41
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2022Expired
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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