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title: "Power Capability Extension (PCE)"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE"
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# Power Capability Extension (PCE)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3620053-f179-4e82-b206-064cebc7c3b1

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## Summary

The tender titled "Power Capability Extension (PCE)" is being issued by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Operational Infrastructure, located in Bristol, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in fleet management, repair, and maintenance services, with a total contract value estimated at £100 million. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th October 2020. The contract duration is planned from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2031. This selective procurement process will follow a negotiated procedure and requires compliance with a Cyber Risk Assessment for prospective providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations within the defence and military sector, particularly those specialising in power generation equipment and maintenance services. Companies that provide electrical power generators and distribution equipment, especially with experience in military or challenging operational environments, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses willing to engage with the Cyber Risk Assessment, showcasing their capabilities in information security, would enhance their prospects in this bidding process.

## Notice

Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: IV.3.4 Instead of: 05 October 2020 Time: 23:55 Read: 05 October 2020 Time: 23:55 Other additional information: 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. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications 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 The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is MODERATE (Reference - RAR-4P4EDSHC). Potential providers shall be required to respond to the Cyber Risk Assessment and demonstrate compliance at ITN stage. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/supplier-cyber-protection-service Please note, if you have any clarification questions for any elements of the Contract Notice and associated DPQQ, the deadline for submission to the Authority point of contact is 18th September 2020 Power Capability Extension (PCE) seeks to manage the provision of General Purpose Power (GPP) as an interim solution between the end of the two contracts that provide the current provision for capability in July 2022 and the delivery of the replacement provision, Manoeuvre Power (Man-P), in 2027 (estimated). Man-P is scoped to combine the two GPP requirements into a single provision and is anticipated to be a competitive procurement. GPP provides support for equipment including electrical power generators across the 2kW to 40kW range and electrical distribution equipment in 3 and 1 phase variants. It supports numerous applications in the Land Environment; to support command systems, communications equipment and deployable medical facilities. GPP is required in diverse climatic conditions across the world for extended periods and is therefore a key component of the Army's operating capability. 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: Fleet management, repair and maintenance services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd364278-cb8f-43c6-96af-985746b37e52 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| 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, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE |
| 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

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2020 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd364278-cb8f-43c6-96af-985746b37e52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd364278-cb8f-43c6-96af-985746b37e52
  5th October 2020 - 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
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/supplier-cyber-protection-service

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