--- title: "Supply Chain Notice: WC1780891 - INSTALLATION OF A HOT FIRE TRAINING SIMULATOR, AKROTIRI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-417c0ea4-2fc4-40fe-a028-f612b271095f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-417c0ea4-2fc4-40fe-a028-f612b271095f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-417c0ea4-2fc4-40fe-a028-f612b271095f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-417c0ea4-2fc4-40fe-a028-f612b271095f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-06-25" --- # Supply Chain Notice: WC1780891 - INSTALLATION OF A HOT FIRE TRAINING SIMULATOR, AKROTIRI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-417c0ea4-2fc4-40fe-a028-f612b271095f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-417c0ea4-2fc4-40fe-a028-f612b271095f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-417c0ea4-2fc4-40fe-a028-f612b271095f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "Supply Chain Notice: WC1780891 - INSTALLATION OF A HOT FIRE TRAINING SIMULATOR, AKROTIRI" for construction works at RAF Akrotiri in Akrotiri, Cyprus. The project involves various elements such as building concrete plinth, laying bituminous macadam access road, installing electrical equipment, and more. Key tender dates include Expression of Interest by June 26th, Invitation to Tender on July 5th, and Contract Award on October 22nd, 2024, with work to commence on October 23rd, 2024, and complete by October 20th, 2025. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to compete in a limited competitive quotation process for a contract valued at £2,100,000 in GBP. SMEs are encouraged to participate, and businesses in the works industry category would be well-suited to bid for this project. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation, and the project location is in Akrotiri, Cyprus. The procurement method details emphasise competitive quotation below the threshold, indicating a streamlined bidding process for interested firms. ## Notice WC1780891 - INSTALLATION OF A HOT FIRE TRAINING SIMULATOR, AKROTIRI The scope of work for the project encompasses the enabling works to support the new Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) simulator at RAF Akrotiri (AKI), in accordance with the simulator design drawings and specifications. Principal elements of the works include: - Construction of a Concrete Plinth/Hardstanding - Construction of a Filter Trench (French Drain) - Laying of Bituminous Macadam Access Road - Installation of Ground Waste Tanks and Monitoring Chamber - Landscaping Work - Construction of a Substation complete with the supply and installation of a New 315 kVA - Transformer, new Ring Main Unit (RMU) and 6-Way 800A Feeder Pillar. - Supply and Installation of a new 3C70mm2 XLPE/SWA/PVC underground HV Electrical Cable and 2No 20 pair control cables to connect the new substation to the existing ring power network. - Construction of a New LPG Compound complete with 1no X 5000 Litre LPG Vessel and associated pipework and fittings. - Construction of a purpose made steel framed Enclosure complete with a Pressurising System - with submersible pumps, filter, pipework, fittings, accessories, and controls. - Installation of small power, lighting and emergency lighting inside new substation and pumping station enclosure. - Provision of electrical power to mechanical equipment. - Provision of earthing installation for the new Substation, LPG compound and Simulator. The Provisional Key Tender dates for the project are as follows: - Expression of interest: Wednesday 26th June 2024 - Expression of interest return: Thursday 4th July 2024 - Invitation to Tender: Friday 5th July 2024 - Tender Return Date: Friday 9th August 2024 - Contract award: Tuesday 22nd October 2024 - Commencement of work: Wednesday 23rd October 2024 - Completion of work: Monday 20th October 2025 The currency of this project is Euro (EUR). The location of this project is Akrotiri, Cyprus (British Forces). Additional information: Please submit the completed form to defcomrclssm-suppliers@mod.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb78517-cb98-4252-b6f1-b3b9e85d9305 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B37 7ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | Bickenhill | | Westminster constituency | Meriden and Solihull East | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45223720 - Petrol/gas stations construction work ## Release History - 25 Jun 2024 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb78517-cb98-4252-b6f1-b3b9e85d9305 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb78517-cb98-4252-b6f1-b3b9e85d9305 25th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-417c0ea4-2fc4-40fe-a028-f612b271095f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-417c0ea4-2fc4-40fe-a028-f612b271095f.json.