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FORMAL In Service Support Contract

Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Soldier Training and Special Programmes

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13 Jan 2021 at 16:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Soldier Training and Special Programmes for a tender titled "FORMAL In Service Support Contract." This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services for the FORMAL Platform, a Mini Remote Controlled Vehicle (RCV), located in North Hampshire. The procurement method used is selective, with the procurement process now complete. The contract was signed on 22nd December 2020, with a firm pricing period set from 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2024, followed by options to extend the service until 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in maintenance and repair services, particularly those with experience in servicing military or defense equipment. Companies specialising in technical support, parts supply, or those capable of providing bespoke maintenance solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a value of over £2.2 million, firms that can demonstrate the ability to meet stringent security and performance requirements will find this an advantageous opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FORMAL In Service Support Contract

Notice Description

This Contract Notice is for an In-Service Support Contract for the FORMAL Platform. FORMAL is a Mini RCV. This Contract consists of servicing and maintenance including an Ad Hoc Tasking Mechanism. FORMAL has been in service since 2014 and supported by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (QinetiQ Ltd) since.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement is firm priced from 01/01/2021 - 30/06/2024, followed by 3 options which will continue the service until the out of service date of 2027. Additional information: A VTN was published in June to demonstrate this is a single source procurement.

Options: Option years will be included on the FORMAL contract to be supported until their out of service date 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028a0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000699-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,261,838 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Soldier Training and Special Programmes
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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QinetiQ Ltd

Further Information

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