--- title: "OSP/0014 AESP & Technical Documentation Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52c7002e-5581-435a-9d0f-2450f7fe7137" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52c7002e-5581-435a-9d0f-2450f7fe7137" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c7002e-5581-435a-9d0f-2450f7fe7137.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c7002e-5581-435a-9d0f-2450f7fe7137.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OSP PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PGMO)" published: "2017-05-14" --- # OSP/0014 AESP & Technical Documentation Support Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OSP PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PGMO) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52c7002e-5581-435a-9d0f-2450f7fe7137 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52c7002e-5581-435a-9d0f-2450f7fe7137) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c7002e-5581-435a-9d0f-2450f7fe7137.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the project titled "OSP/0014 AESP & Technical Documentation Support" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, OSP Programme Management Office (PGMO) based in Bristol, UK. This opportunity falls under the Technical Publications category and is currently at the active tender stage, with the contract period commencing on 4th April 2017 and concluding on 3rd April 2019. The procurement method employed is a selective approach under a restricted procedure, with an estimated contract value of £5,000,000. The deadline for submissions was 22nd August 2016. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are eager to expand their business in the defence services industry. Companies specialising in technical documentation and related services are encouraged to participate, as the Ministry of Defence is specifically looking to work with economic operators capable of meeting their outlined procurement criteria. Suppliers interested in acting under this contract should ensure they register on the MOD Supplier Information Database to access relevant contracts and submit expressions of interest as required. ## Notice Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: Contract Summary - Contract Start Date Instead of: 03 April 2017 Time: 00:00 Read: 03 April 2017 Time: 00:00 Place of dates to be added: Contract Summary - Contract End Date Instead of: 02 April 2019 Time: 23:59 Read: 02 April 2019 Time: 23:59 Place of dates to be added: Awarded Information - Contract End Date Instead of: 01 January 2019 Time: 23:59 Read: 01 January 2019 Time: 23:59 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Suppliers interested in working with the Ministry of Defence should register on the MOD Supplier Information Database (SID) Register, available at www.contracts.mod.uk. The MOD SID is a database of active and potential suppliers available to all MOD and UK Defence procurement personnel, and is the main supplier database of MOD Procurement organisations. Please note: the registration and publication of a company profile on the MOD SID does not mean or imply that the supplier has in any way been vetted or approved by the MOD. Suppliers wishing to compete for advertised MOD contracts must respond to any specific call for competition by submitting a separate expression of interest in accordance with the instructions of the purchasing organisation. From 2 April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications Policy (GSC) to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme. A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All suppliers to the Department are encouraged to make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Operational Support Programmes (OSP) comprises of Operational Support Vehicle Programme (OSVP), Operational Infrastructure Programme (OIP) and Protected Mobility Vehicle Programme (PMVP) areas. The Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Technical publications.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6926763-4608-41f9-8d5d-6701edf2c86a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2017 - 3 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, OSP PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PGMO) | | 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 - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22121000 - Technical publications ## Release History - 14 May 2017 at 07:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6926763-4608-41f9-8d5d-6701edf2c86a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6926763-4608-41f9-8d5d-6701edf2c86a 14th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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