Tender

Specialist and Autonomous Mobility Experimentation Framework Agreement (SAM EFA)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

26 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in a tender process for the "Specialist and Autonomous Mobility Experimentation Framework Agreement (SAM EFA)" aimed at the installation services of testing equipment within the services industry. This procurement is taking place in the UK, with the tender period scheduled to close on 25th February 2022. The contract will commence on 1st June 2022 and run until 31st May 2024, allowing for a potential extension of twelve months. The procurement method applied is a selective procedure, indicating a restricted approach to potential bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in testing and innovative mobility solutions, particularly those focusing on small-scale items suitable for experimentation. Companies that specialise in installation services for various engine types, demolition of vehicles, and navigating equipment are recommended to consider this opportunity. The purchasing organisation is open to suppliers who can support experimentation activities, either directly or by collaborating with other service providers, thereby fostering a collaborative environment that can enhance business growth.

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Notice Title

Specialist and Autonomous Mobility Experimentation Framework Agreement (SAM EFA)

Notice Description

The Authority's Specialist and Autonomous Mobility (SAM) intends to set-up a 'SAM Experimentation Framework Agreement (EFA)' to provide the following: a. The purchase of small numbers of items (10 or less per item) to use for 'Experimentation' purposes (for example to trial to prove concepts and what items can best provide for them); b. Purchase of follow-up orders of some or all of these items when the Experimentation has identified item(s) suitable for follow-on purchases to use as 'Interim Solutions' or for further 'Experimentation', whilst any possible 'Core Requirement' identified via the 'Experimentation' is procured outside of the SAM EFA; and c. To enable the Authority to procure support to the activities associated with (a) and (b) above (for example, support to trials) that may take place either in the UK or abroad. Note: The Authority recognises that not all suppliers are able to provide such support and whilst suppliers unable to provide support are encouraged to source it via other suppliers, the Authority can be exception, source support activity via other means and you will not be excluded from having a place on the SAM EFA if you cannot provide this service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase and experimentation of small numbers of items (refer to description). Additional information: Please refer to information attached.

Options: 1 x 12 month option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030fd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002368-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles

51141000 - Installation services of petrol engines

51142000 - Installation services of diesel engines

51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

51240000 - Installation services of navigating equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
SAM Project Team
Contact Email
deslestsp-dcc-mob-webmaker@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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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