--- title: "Request For Information for Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15c24ce0-6e1d-405c-b5f8-0cedceac07ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15c24ce0-6e1d-405c-b5f8-0cedceac07ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15c24ce0-6e1d-405c-b5f8-0cedceac07ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15c24ce0-6e1d-405c-b5f8-0cedceac07ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-08-30" --- # Request For Information for Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15c24ce0-6e1d-405c-b5f8-0cedceac07ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15c24ce0-6e1d-405c-b5f8-0cedceac07ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15c24ce0-6e1d-405c-b5f8-0cedceac07ae.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a Request For Information (RFI) for the Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB) project, a procurement process currently in the planning stage. This tender focuses on in-service support for mobile bridges, specifically addressing cyclic fatigue testing and technical requirements for monitoring crack growth and ensuring structural integrity under maximal working loads. The RFI engagement period ends on 13 September 2024, with the project aimed at suppliers capable of fulfilling these high-level technical criteria. The delivery location is set for the South West region of the United Kingdom, with responses requested within three weeks from the notification release and a potential delivery timeline of FY 26/27. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering, military engineering, and infrastructure support services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in structural testing, material fatigue analysis, and bridge maintenance can leverage this opportunity for growth. Suppliers are encouraged to provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs and detailed technical solutions to delineate their capabilities. This early engagement is an informational exercise to assess market capabilities and does not yet represent a formal commitment to procurement, offering businesses a chance to position themselves strategically for future invitations to tender. ## Notice Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB) Capability The Authority is requesting information relating to suppliers' ability to provide in-service support to the Heavy Girder Over Bridge Capability in accordance with the high-level outline requirements below: 1) HGOB cyclic fatigue testing - A physical test in accordance with Test Code for Gap Crossing Equipment which must be conducted to establish that the bridge remains within acceptance criteria defined in Trilateral Design and Test Code for Gap Crossing Equipment (TDTC). 2) HGOB TDTC for Gap Crossing Equipment - A cyclic fatigue test should be conducted to identify sensitive areas for monitoring in service to obtain some insight into crack growth rate, critical crack length, inspection, and repair techniques, and for safety reasons to identify that the structure can still sustain the maximum working load during its useful life. Where a Supplier is able to assist with elements of the requirement, they are requested to provide details including: - Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs (where a costing is provided as a range, please also indicate most likely cost) - Technical details of any proposed solution A response is requested within 3 weeks of this notification being released. Likely delivery timescale would be by FY 26/27 for the delivery of this requirement. Industry should note that the RFI is purely an information gathering exercise and does not represent a commitment by the Authority to launch any formal procurement procedure. This is not to be taken as an order, and any such requests shall be Subject to Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e85cc18-5a5b-4732-9f63-c000440c8eef | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34144300 - Mobile bridges ## Release History - 30 Aug 2024 at 08:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e85cc18-5a5b-4732-9f63-c000440c8eef - 8 Aug 2024 at 11:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25dfb9e-8b13-4c6b-bbce-eab4d23d543b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e85cc18-5a5b-4732-9f63-c000440c8eef 30th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25dfb9e-8b13-4c6b-bbce-eab4d23d543b 8th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58557 Please find the link to Defence Sourcing Portal. 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