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704386451-MSS/139 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Driers and Filtration Equipment Fitted to HM Ships and Subs

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Dec 2022 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to L B Bentley Limited for the Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Driers and Filtration Equipment Fitted to HM Ships and Subs. This contract, valued at £4 million exclusive of VAT, will last up to 7 years. The procurement method was negotiated without publication of a contract notice, with the rationale being the technical expertise and safety requirements involved in maintaining the equipment installed on Royal Navy Ships & Submarines.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in the maintenance and supply of driers and filtration equipment for marine vessels. Companies with technical expertise in desiccant dryers, LP dryers, and BA filtration systems who can offer long-term support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contracting authority, the Ministry of Defence, highlights the necessity of technical knowhow and safety standards in the upkeep of the equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

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Notice Title

704386451-MSS/139 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Driers and Filtration Equipment Fitted to HM Ships and Subs

Notice Description

MSS/139 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Driers and Filtration Equipment Fitted to HM Ships and Subs. Marine System Support (MSS) is responsible for delivering and maintaining the design intent of in-service equipment and systems through Design Management, Engineering Support, and Inventory Management. MSS is a customer-centric organisation with three Systems Project Teams (SPTs) aligned to supporting the customer's on-board systems. The intention is to place a Contract for a period of up to 7 (seven) years duration with L B Bentley Limited for Spares Inclusive Upkeep of LB Bentley Desiccant Dryers, LP Dryers, BA Filtration and Associated Equipment's Fitted to HM Ships, Submarines and land-based facilities. The total estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be PS4m (four million Pounds Sterling) exclusive of VAT. Please see attached link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55400

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine System Support (MSS) is responsible for delivering and maintaining the design intent of in-service equipment and systems through Design Management, Engineering Support, and Inventory Management. MSS is a customer-centric organisation with three Systems Project Teams (SPTs) aligned to supporting the customer's on-board systems. The intention is to place a Contract for a period of up to 7 years with L B Bentley Limited for Spares Inclusive Upkeep of LB Bentley Desiccant Dryers, LP Dryers, BA Filtration and Associated Equipment's Fitted to HM Ships, Submarines and land-based facilities. Additional information: This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency.

Options: Contract duration of 7 (seven) years includes 3 (three) individual option years.

Procurement Information

The Marine Propulsion (MP) team within Marine Systems Support intends to place a Contract with LB Bentley for Spares Supply, Delivery, Repair, Post Design and Technical Services for Drier and Filtration systems. The estimated total value of the contract is PS4M (ex VAT) over a 7-year contract duration. 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 UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 for technical and safety reasons. The Air Dryers requiring support are installed on Royal Navy Ships & Submarines. LB Bentley is the Design Authority and manufacturer of the Air Dryers. The Contract can only be performed by LB Bentley because they hold the necessary SQEP and technical knowhow including technical data, technical overhaul manuals and manufacturing design codes required to perform this requirement. Without access to this information, this equipment cannot be maintained nor safely supported. In addition, the technical information held by LB Bentley is necessary for performing this requirement to the safety levels required by the mandatory Safety of Life at Sea and Pressure System Safety Regulation requirements. Failure to use LB Bentley would lead to significant technical and consequently safety issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0391a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035567-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39721321 - Compressed-air dryers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Andy Sleight
Contact Email
andrew.sleight100@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
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L B BENTLEY

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