Planning

Services, calibration, repair and maintenance of OTTO Fuel Monitor (OFM) including spares provision.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

11 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is commencing a tender for the services related to the calibration, repair, and maintenance of the OTTO Fuel Monitor (OFM), including the provision of necessary spares. This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for weapons and weapon systems, with a total value of £640,000. The planned contract period is set to start on 1st March 2022 and run for five years, concluding on 28th February 2027, with a potential two-year extension. The MOD intends to utilise an e-Tendering system for this process, and interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest through the MOD Supplier Information Database (SID). The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in maintenance and repair services, specifically within the defence sector. Businesses that specialise in calibration and servicing of specialised equipment, as well as those familiar with working on defence contracts, will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their service offerings. Companies looking to engage with the MOD should ensure they are prepared to respond to calls for competition with compliant proposals in order to leverage this opportunity effectively.

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Notice Title

Services, calibration, repair and maintenance of OTTO Fuel Monitor (OFM) including spares provision.

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for Services, calibration, repair and maintenance of OTTO Fuel Monitor (OFM), including spares provision. The OTTO Fuel Monitor (OFM) Mk2 is a hand held instrument designed to monitor for the presence of OTTO vapour in Cat C environments, in the event of fuel-leaks from Torpedoes. OFMs are used to monitor the atmosphere where Spearfish Torpedoes are stored and processed, this includes DM Beith and on board submarines. OTTO fuel is toxic and relatively small concentrations can cause respiratory problems, headaches and nausea. Continued use of the OFMs is required to ensure the health and safety of personnel operating/maintaining the Spearfish Torpedo, and to ensure the continued safe storage and processing of Spearfish torpedoes. The OFMs require calibration after 6 months of use. The current holding of OFMs and Desensitised Otto Fuel Monitors (DOFMs) is 110 units. The contract will be for 5-years to commence quarter 1/quarter 2 2022 (subject to change), with one 2 year option. The Contractor is required to conduct an initial survey and calibrate and/or repair the in-service OFMs and DOFMs as and when they are returned from Defence Munitions (DM) Beith. There will also be a requirement to complete project management activities and management and delivery of spares as required. An additional tasking element shall provide the Authority with a means to request project activity outside of the core element, at additional cost. Should this requirement proceed, a Contract Notice will be published in due course with more precise requirements and interested parties will be invited to complete an online Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, which will be measured against selected criteria in terms of commercial and technical requirements. Additional information: The contract will be for 5-years to commence quarter 1/quarter 2 2022 (subject to change) until 28/02/2027, with one 2 year option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029af5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004996-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50840000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Lydia Coburn, Emily Evans, attn: Coburn Lydia
Contact Email
lydia.coburn100@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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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