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ACCOMM2B/0059-18 Month Extension

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Nov 2021 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ACCOMM2B/0059-18 Month Extension" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on repair and maintenance services for mobile and fixed aircraft hydraulic servicing equipment. The current procurement stage is complete, with the award having been made to Sun Test Systems B.V. on 15th October 2021, for a value of €2,750,000. The contract has been extended to provide ongoing support until 30th June 2023, encompassing various services including maintenance, calibration, and technical support. This procurement follows a limited negotiation process without prior publication of a contract notice, primarily due to technical reasons related to the proprietary nature of the equipment involved.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence services, particularly those with expertise in aircraft maintenance and hydraulic systems. Companies specialising in repair, in-service support, and technical documentation for mobile hydraulic servicing equipment would be well-positioned to participate in similar future contracts. The nature of the procurement method suggests a potential openness for tailored service providers who can align with the specific requirements of the Ministry of Defence, making this a valuable prospect for companies looking to expand their presence within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACCOMM2B/0059-18 Month Extension

Notice Description

Amendment 11 to ACCOMM2/0061 -18 Month Extension to existing capability for the support of mobile & fixed aircraft hydraulic servicing equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Amendment 11 to ACCOMM2/0061 -18 Month Extension to existing capability for Amendment 11 to ACCOMM2/0061 -18 Month Extension to existing capability for the support of mobile & fixed aircraft hydraulic servicing equipment

Procurement Information

The Air Commodities Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") intends to extend the existing contract ACCOMM2/0061 with Sun Test Systems B.V from 31 Dec 21 to 31 Jun 23. The contract involves the maintenance and repair, calibration, in-service support, spares, post design activities, on-call technical support and technical documentation maintenance for a wide range of Mobile Hydraulic Servicing Equipment, used in the maintenance of all Rotary Wing, Hawk and BBMF aircraft and their associated components. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to technical reasons. This is because Sun Test Systems B.V. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this hydraulically operated ground support and test equipment that is currently in service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). The existing contract for the in-service support of this range of equipment does not cover the release of any proprietary information to 3rd parties and hence the Authority does not have access to the data-packs associated with the equipment and Sun Test Systems have confirmed they are not prepared to grant any such licences. The OEM also maintains the complementary Safety Cases, and there is a significant risk that if a third party took over the contract for in-service support without the data-packs, these Safety Cases would over time deteriorate, as the functionality of the equipment declines in line with the loss of proprietary information in the form of firmware and software upgrades. This would result in an unacceptable level of risk to human life and accelerate the equipment's removal from service. A Single Source solution is the only means of maintaining the integrity of the equipment through to its natural Out of Service Date

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f8a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028980-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.brice-taylor100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUN TEST SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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