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OI/0077 - Tactical Power Support (TPS)

Ministry of Defence

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30 Sep 2022 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buyer, has issued a tender with the title "OI/0077 - Tactical Power Support (TPS)" in the services category. This procurement aims to acquire fleet management, repair, and maintenance services for generators, with a total value of £40,000,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date set for October 31, 2022. The opportunity is available for interested businesses on the eTendering portal. The procurement method is selective, with negotiations expected in the process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in fleet management, repair, and maintenance services within the defence sector. Companies with expertise in providing through life support services, including maintenance, repair, asset management, and provision of spares, are well-suited to compete. The contract duration is set for 5 years and 4 months, with options for extensions up to 8 years and 4 months. Interested businesses need to engage with the eTendering portal by registering their interest and following the supplier instructions provided to participate in the tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OI/0077 - Tactical Power Support (TPS)

Notice Description

Tactical Power Support (TPS) - OI/0077 - seeks to manage the provision of fleet management, repair and maintenance services for a fleet of Authority-owned generators, which will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Please see description in section "II.2.1" Quantity or scope: Short Description of the contract or purchase: Tactical Power Support (TPS) - OI/0077 - seeks to manage the provision of fleet management, repair and maintenance services for a fleet of Authority-owned generators, which will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). This will form one component of the General Purpose Power (GPP) capability, and will run between April 2023 and the delivery of the replacement provision, Manoeuvre Power (Man-P), in 2028 (estimated). Man-P is scoped to combine the entire GPP requirement into a single provision and is anticipated to be a competitive procurement. GPP provides support for equipment including electrical power generators across the 2kW to 40kW range and electrical distribution equipment in three and one phase variants. It supports numerous applications in the Land Environment; to support command systems, communications equipment and deployable medical facilities. GPP is required in diverse climatic conditions across the world for extended periods and is therefore a key component of the Army's operating capability. Quantity or Scope of the Contract Equipment: The equipment will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Below is a limited summary of the equipment to be supported, with the full and detailed requirement to be set out in the ITN; * Lightweight Field Generators (LFG) - Approx. 3,500 x 2kW generators * Variable-Tactical Electrical Generators (V-TEG) - Approx. 100 Variable Speed 2-6.5kW generators * Field Electrical Power Distribution System (FEPDS) and Power Management Distribution System (PMDS) - Approx. 6,000 x Military style electrical distribution boxes * Cables - Approx. 12,000 of various lengths Service: Tactical Power Support's main requirement is for through life support via Contracting for Availability (CFA), which may also include replacing equipment lost through attrition to upkeep availability. Activities that support this capability include, but are not limited to; Service and Asset Transition from current capability provider, Responsibility as Design Authority, Asset Management including receipt and issue of demands for equipment, Management of Equipment Safety, Post Design Services, Through Life Support including maintenance, repair and supply of spares, User Single Point of Contact, Provision and Update of Technical Documentation, Obsolescence Management, with the possibility of Training provision. The fleet of equipment will be held at various readiness levels to meet operational planning assumptions. This includes a contractor held readiness element, which will be required to move within as little as 5 to 10 calendar days' notice. A limited version of the current support service Statement of Work has been uploaded as a supporting document to this notice. Please note, this is for the purposes of providing context of the current service ONLY; it does not address activities such as service start-up or transition. The final Schedule of Requirement, against which companies will be invited to tender, will be issued with the ITN. The Contractor will be required to work with an incumbent provider (Babcock Land Defence Limited) who is responsible for the provision of Level 1-3 Maintenance for the LFG equipment. Duration: Starting from Contract Award in April 2023, the Contractor will need to demonstrate; that their CFA service meets the requirement, that the provided GFE is ready, and be in position to commence operation of CFA from August 2023. There will be a phased introduction during transition from the current capability provider and a phased reduction in the level of service at the latter end of this Contract as Man-P is introduced (current estimate 2028). The Contract duration will be for 5 (five) years and 4 (four) months, with options to extend by up to a further 3 (three) years, to a maximum duration of 8 (eight) years and 4 (four) months. Duration Breakdown: * 4 (four) months of equipment and service transition from Contract Award, to begin CFA in August 2023. * 5 (five) years of CFA service from August 2023 through to July 2028. Options: * Contract extensions of 3 (three) x 1 (one) year options, for further CFA service. * Additional purchases of equipment/spares/services, in line with the requirement. Link to Opportunity Listing and PQQ https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54957

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0371d2
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027490-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
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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