--- title: "Future Gas Equipment- RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7408265-3fb2-46a5-a075-957adb784bc0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7408265-3fb2-46a5-a075-957adb784bc0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7408265-3fb2-46a5-a075-957adb784bc0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7408265-3fb2-46a5-a075-957adb784bc0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-11-17" --- # Future Gas Equipment- RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7408265-3fb2-46a5-a075-957adb784bc0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7408265-3fb2-46a5-a075-957adb784bc0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7408265-3fb2-46a5-a075-957adb784bc0.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Future Gas Equipment- RFI." The procurement process is focused on the support of gaseous and cryogenic equipment used to support air operations at various locations, including UK Main Operating Bases and worldwide deployment sites. The engagement end date for interested parties to provide their responses is set for 17:00 on 9 December 2021. This procurement falls under the industry category of gas cylinders, with a combined annual spend of approximately GBP 0.5 million across existing contracts. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance, repair, and supply of gaseous and cryogenic equipment. Companies that have experience supporting similar equipment, particularly in military or aerospace contexts, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with capabilities in providing tailored support solutions, as the Ministry of Defence seeks to potentially consolidate existing contracts into fewer arrangements or a single contract. ## Notice The Air Commodities Delivery Team within the Ministry of Defence, hereafter referred to as the Authority, is exploring options for the support of its gaseous and cryogenic portfolio, which is currently supported via multiple contracts. The Authority is evaluating the feasibility of amalgamating the separate support arrangements into fewer contracts, or even just a single contract. The support requirement comprises of a mixture of spares, repair, Post Design Services (PDS), routine maintenance and calibration for the current equipment with the potential option to procure new like-for-like equipment in the future. The equipment will be used to support air operations at designated UK Main Operating Bases (MOB), Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOB), deployment and exercise locations worldwide. Currently the combined annual spend on all of these contracts is approximately GBP0.5M. The portfolio consists of the attached list of equipment and broad support arrangements. As part of exploring the options available, the Authority invites industry to outline its ability and interest in meeting the requirement, by answering the below questions and providing any additional supporting information to the Authority via email . Responses should be limited to 500 words per answer or additional information. The Authority requests responses no later than 17:00 on 9.12.2021. 1. Identify which of the equipments outlined you would be able to support. If you are able to please feel free to provide evidence of any previous support to similar equipment. For each category, please indicate if you would envisage (1) performing the work within your own organisation, (2) sub-contracting it to another organisation or (3) sub-contracting it to the Original Equipment Manufacturer. 2. Is there any particular equipment within the scope that you are not able to support. Please provide detail as to why not. 3. Is there is any particular equipment you could in theory support, but do not believe it would be efficient, or represent value for money for the Authority. Please provide details as to why. 4. What information would you require within the tender documentation to be able to provide a complete tender response to support each category of equipment. 5. Are there any particular risks you can foresee with supporting any of the equipment above. Your response will help the Authority to assess the market's capabilities and appetite to support this requirement and inform our future strategy. The Authority's current intention is that a formal competition will follow for this equipment, however this RFI should not be seen as any form of commitment to pursue this, or any other strategy. Please refrain from supplying marketing or generic company information not relevant to the information sought in this RFI. Additional information: Equipment and associated Support CO2 Charging Rig installed at multiple MOBs In service Support/ scheduled maintenance, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Four Cylinder Oxygen, Nitrogen and Air Charging Trolleys Mk3 5 yearly maintenance/ recertification and calibration, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Single Cylinder Oxygen, Nitrogen and Air Charging Trolleys Mk3 5 yearly maintenance/ recertification and calibration, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Portable Nitrogen Aircraft Charging Unit 5 yearly maintenance/ recertification, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Portable Oxygen Aircraft Charging Unit 5 yearly maintenance/ recertification, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Inflator Tyre High Pressure PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Portable Air/Nitrogen Charging Regulator PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Cermax Dewpoint Meter and Sampling System- Oxygen and Air/Nitrogen Annual Calibration, PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Inflation Adaptors Mk 2 Air & Mk 6A Nitrogen PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications Hoses - General PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning Oxygen Hoses and associated equipment for Aircrew Masks PDS, ad hoc repairs, spares provisioning, maintain technical publications ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e172b2e3-a41c-476e-84fd-304b6d0a0c02 | | 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 | 17 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Dec 2021 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44612100 - Gas cylinders ## Release History - 17 Nov 2021 at 12:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e172b2e3-a41c-476e-84fd-304b6d0a0c02 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e172b2e3-a41c-476e-84fd-304b6d0a0c02 17th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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