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Services, Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of OTTO Fuel Monitor (OFM) Including Spares Provision

Ministry of Defence

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16 Apr 2021 at 22:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking tenders for the "Services, Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of OTTO Fuel Monitor (OFM) Including Spares Provision." Situated in Bristol, this project falls under the repair and maintenance services industry. The procurement process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 18th May 2021, at 12:00. The total contract value is estimated at £640,000 for a 5-year period, commencing in the first or second quarter of 2022, with an additional 2-year extension option available. The MOD plans to utilise an e-Tendering system and requests that interested suppliers register their interest through the designated channels.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in calibration, repair, and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive equipment related to defense operations. Businesses that provide project management services or spare parts management would also find this contract suitable. Given that the procurement involves a selective method where up to four suppliers will be invited to tender, successful candidates must demonstrate their capabilities through the initial selection process. The focus on maintaining safety and compliance with defence standards creates a pathway for qualified suppliers to engage with a key player in the UK defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services, Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of OTTO Fuel Monitor (OFM) Including Spares Provision

Notice Description

Service, Repair, Calibrate, Supply and Manage Spares for Otto Fuel Monitors (OFM) Mk2. Further details below. Quantity or scope: 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. To express an interest in this requirement please complete the DPQQ. Expressions of interest received by any other means will not be accepted or advanced. The Authority will use the DPQQ to invite a maximum of four (4) suppliers to Tender. You must be successful at the DPQQ stage to be invited to Tender. Where the Authority assesses more than four (4) suppliers as successful at the DPQQ stage, the four (4) suppliers with the highest score will be invited to Tender. In the event that two or more suppliers are tied, and the tie would increase the number of invited suppliers to more than four (4) the Authority reserves the right to invite more than four (4). The DPQQ will close on 18th May 2021 at 12:00, no further expressions of interest will be considered after this date. Link to DPQQ: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/025467040178DA26CEA9 Important Note: In publishing this Contract Notice, the Authority is under no obligation whatsoever to issue an Invitation To Tender (ITT) or to place a Contract as a result of this notice. Any potential providers who respond to this procurement shall be fully responsible for the cost of responding to the procurement, the Authority shall not be liable in any way whatsoever to pay for any work undertaken by interested parties as a result of this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a72f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008126-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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
16 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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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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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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