Tender

OI/0078 - Field Electrical Power Supplies - Support (FEPS-S) - Notice of Abandonment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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TenderUpdate

25 Sep 2024 at 15:17

Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 10:00

Planning

11 Nov 2022 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has issued a notification of abandonment for the "OI/0078 - Field Electrical Power Supplies - Support (FEPS-S)" procurement process, initially aimed at providing fleet management, repair, and maintenance services for generators. The decision, dated 25th September 2024, follows a review highlighting inadequate record-keeping of bid evaluations. The MOD intends to re-procure this contract, ensuring potential suppliers are kept informed of further developments via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). The procurement was initially in the tender stage, with the location primarily being the United Kingdom and falling under the services category, particularly fleet management, repair, and maintenance services for electrical generators.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services for electrical power generators and distribution equipment. The MOD is seeking companies with strong quality management systems certified to ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent. Suppliers should be capable of managing government-furnished equipment, providing through-life support, and collaborating with existing providers such as Babcock Land Defence Limited. The procurement method will be a negotiated selective process, with detailed requirements and opportunities for subcontracting. The contract's estimated value is £48 million, making it a substantial opportunity for businesses in the defence and electrical maintenance sectors.

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Notice Title

OI/0078 - Field Electrical Power Supplies - Support (FEPS-S) - Notice of Abandonment

Notice Description

This is notification that the Authority has decided to abandon the OI/0078 FEPS-S Procurement, in accordance with Regulation 33 (9) of the Defence Security Public Contract Regulations 2011. The reason for abandonment is that, following a review, the Authority is not satisfied that it has adequate record-keeping of notes relevant to the reasons for the scores/decisions awarded in respect of each bidder's tender. It is the intention of the Authority to re-procure the FEPS-S Contract and it will keep bidders and potential suppliers notified as to next steps via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Original Contracts Finder Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c91bc5-fd5b-4694-af0f-f1a29bc85ae0 Original Find a Tender Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035609-2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0383cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030659-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2023Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin105@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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