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Trailers and Flatracks Support and Post Design Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Dec 2024 at 18:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for "Trailers and Flatracks Support and Post Design Services" under the CPV classification 34223300 (Trailers). This procurement process is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submission on 29 January 2025. The scope includes providing through-life support for various trailers and flatracks, involving activities such as technical authority responsibilities, documentation upkeep, obsolescence monitoring, and engineering support. The contract period is set to begin on 1 March 2026 and end on 31 March 2034. The location specified for the delivery of services is within the UK, and the procurement is being conducted through a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, technical support, vehicle maintenance, and design services. Companies with expertise in managing configurations, legislative compliance, and cost-efficient support solutions would find this contract particularly advantageous. Given the extensive support and technical requirements, firms equipped with qualified staff and a robust understanding of compliance and engineering processes are well-suited to compete. The procurement also emphasises electronic submissions, ensuring a streamlined and efficient process for potential bidders.

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Notice Title

Trailers and Flatracks Support and Post Design Services

Notice Description

Support Vehicle Trailers and Flatracks Support and Post Design Services requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Providing through life support covering activities of the sorts as follows: - Act as the engineering technical authority for the Trailers and Flatracks detailed; - Responsibility for the technical interface with the prime movers; - Upkeep of technical documentation, for example: AESPs, Technical Data Pack, Spares List, Codification & Conformity; - Management of platform configuration baseline and documentation; - Obsolescence monitoring and the suggested course of action to prevent supply support issues; - The provision of technical support to engineering matters including (but not limited to) failure investigations, engineering advice, resolution of engineering issues, trials, design of tie down schemes and development & supply of future modifications; - Continuous monitoring of support cost drivers and recommendations to reduce whole life cost of ownership; - Support to legislative compliance & future changes and support to safety cases. The range of Trailers requiring these services are as follows: - 3 Tonne GS Cargo; - Skeletal/Kings; - Multi Launch Rocket System. Fleet Size - Less than 1,000 Brief description of which platforms the trailers interface with: Trailers can interface onto all Support Vehicle (SV) variants and do so by means of the SV Tow Hitch with connecting air and brake lines and NATO electrical sockets. 3T Trailer can be towed by all types of SV but predominantly the 6T and 9T. 10T Trailer Multi Launch Rocket System and 15T Trailer would predominately be towed by the Enhanced Palletised Loading System (EPLS). All flatracks can interface with 10T and 15T trailers. The range of Flatracks requiring these services are as follows: - General Purpose; - Type A; - Multi Launch Rocket System. Fleet Size - Less than 5,000 Brief description of how the Trailers and Flatracks interface: The Flatracks load onto the Trailers to offer increased load capacity and are loaded through the use of the Enhanced Palletised Loading System (EPLS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c62a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039822-2024
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34223300 - Trailers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
jordan.hart114@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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