Tender

Puma HC Mk 2 Combined Voice Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) Ground Station Software

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT

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Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment & Support organisation in Bristol, United Kingdom, has issued a tender for the provision of Professional Ground Station Flight Data Vision software and support for Puma HC Mk2 Combined Voice Flight Data Recorder Ground Stations in the aviation industry. The procurement stage is currently at the active status, with a tender closure deadline of 16th October 2023. The contract period is set to run from 6th December 2023 to 31st March 2025, with potential option extension periods up to 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for software companies specializing in aviation ground support software to compete for providing essential software and support services. Businesses capable of supplying Software Installation Disks, USB Security Dongles, Operator Manuals, Training Materials, and technical support are well-suited for this opportunity. Interested parties must participate in the DPQQ stage to qualify for the Invitation to Tender, adhering to the submission deadlines and requirements outlined by the Authority for a chance to secure this contract.

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Notice Title

Puma HC Mk 2 Combined Voice Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) Ground Station Software

Notice Description

The Authority (Multi Helicopter Platforms Delivery Team (MHP DT)) require support to the The Puma HC Mk 2 Combined Voice Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) Ground Station Software requirement, providing Professional Ground Station (PGS) Flight Data Vision software and software support for nine Puma HC Mk2 Combined Voice Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) Ground Stations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The tenderer shall provide Professional Ground Station (PGS) Flight Data Vision software and software support for nine Puma HC Mk2 Combined Voice Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) Ground Stations. Deliverables shall include, yet not be limited to: Software Installation Disks USB Security Dongles Soft/Hard Copy Operator Manuals Training & Associated Training Materials The above requirements shall be in support of the below software: PGS Replay-Vision Software: W107828 Iss.01 PGS Replay-Analysis Software: W107873 Iss.01 PGS Replay-3D Visualisation Software: W107926 Iss.01 Remote and on site technical support shall be required on UK MOD owned premises. Contract shall be awarded to 31 March 2025 and will likely be accompanied by option extension periods which shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) years to 31 March 2028. Tenderers are to submit a successful DPQQ response prior to Invitation to Tender. The DPQQ award criteria shall be based on a Pass/Fail scoring mechanism. The Authority requires the information sought in this DPQQ from each Potential Provider that wishes to participate in this procurement. Only Potential Providers who are successful at DPQQ stage will be invited to proceed to the next stage of the procedure. As per policy, the Authority are obligated to add a maximum number of suppliers which may proceed to the next stage of the procedure. This maximum number for this procurement is five (5). The Invitation to Tender shall be based on weighted criteria. Additional information: DPQQ is live - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57012. Interested Tenderers are to engage with the Authority, where the DPQQ cannot be reached through the DSP. The DPQQ shall close 10:00 16 October 2023.

Options: Three Option Periods (12 Months) shall be included within the requirement and invoked on the Authority's discretion only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fd0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027338-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48131000 - Aviation ground support software package

48132000 - Aviation test software package

48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desp2g-comrcl@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

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