--- title: "GASKET Project 1" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db5fb948-4b3a-4ccf-bd86-2fd140e4a956" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db5fb948-4b3a-4ccf-bd86-2fd140e4a956" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5fb948-4b3a-4ccf-bd86-2fd140e4a956.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5fb948-4b3a-4ccf-bd86-2fd140e4a956.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)" published: "2017-07-15" --- # GASKET Project 1 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db5fb948-4b3a-4ccf-bd86-2fd140e4a956 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db5fb948-4b3a-4ccf-bd86-2fd140e4a956) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5fb948-4b3a-4ccf-bd86-2fd140e4a956.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) is conducting a procurement process for the "GASKET Project 1," which falls under the category of vehicle conversion and reconditioning services. The tender is currently in the Planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 26th July 2017. This initiative is aimed at delivering a cohesive range of vehicles to support Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search (EOD&S) capabilities for military assistance to civil authorities, with the contract period anticipated to run from 2nd July 2018 to 30th June 2028, and the delivery addresses will include various regions including the UK and overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle modification, conversion, and maintenance services. Companies that specialise in automotive engineering, custom vehicle design, and related logistical support would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is via the Crown Commercial Services' RM3814 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which could enhance the chances for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in this lucrative government project. ## Notice Currently, a variety of vehicle types are employed via different commercial arrangements to deliver Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search (EOD&S) capability across the spectrum of all Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) capabilities. Project GASKET will deliver this broad range of vehicles as a coherent capability. Provision, repair, maintenance and associated services of converted cars, vans and off-road vehicles is required. Vehicle conversion will be required to meet the specific System Requirements, primarily design and integration of vehicle racking to transport and best deliver equipment and personnel. The Authority's preferred route to market is via Crown Commercial Services' RM3814 DPS. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is an enabler inform the market of a potential opportunity and to allow the authority to develop options for the delivery of GASKET Project 1. Section II.2.4 contains information on how suppliers should respond to this PIN. 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: Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0dffb2-b28c-4170-82f9-53666f70c0ef | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2028 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2017 at 06:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0dffb2-b28c-4170-82f9-53666f70c0ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0dffb2-b28c-4170-82f9-53666f70c0ef 15th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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