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title: "Conventional Vehicle Systems Post Design Services and Spares Procurement (CVSSP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039691"
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# Conventional Vehicle Systems Post Design Services and Spares Procurement (CVSSP)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039691

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the Conventional Vehicle Systems Post Design Services and Spares Procurement (CVSSP). The procurement focuses on the provision of Design Authority services for military vehicle variants, with key dates including an Industry Day on 24/01/2023, DPQQ responses deadline on 05/04/2023, and a potential contract start on 01/04/2024 in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage under a Restricted Procedure and is estimated to be a four-year contract with additional option years.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses involved in providing post-design services, spares procurement, and engineering support for military vehicles. Companies with expertise in integrated support planning, technical documentation, risk management, and configuration control are well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes an upcoming Industry Day on 24/01/2023 for interested parties to engage further with the requirements and key stakeholders from the Ministry of Defence in Bristol.

## Notice

The Authority has a potential requirement for the provision of a Design Authority to provide Post Design Services (PDS) and Spares Procurement for variants of the Light Wheels Platforms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will cover the following platforms utilised by the UK Armed Forces: * Land Rover * Trailer Light Weight * Pinzgauer * SNATCH and * RWMIK The purpose of the PDS contract is to enable the undertaking of work to ensure that modifications and minor design alterations are properly appraised and, where approved, implemented. The PDS process includes the redesign, redevelopment and engineering necessary for preserving the capabilities of equipment. PDS includes the Design Authority (DA) work required to maintain the design, manufacturing data and configuration control, safety and obsolescence management including where necessary reference equipment and addressing Urgent Capability Requirements (UCRs). PDS may also be used for minor enhancements such as meeting new safety legislation, enhancement of capability or performance or for reducing in-service support costs. The Contractor will be responsible for engaging with the Authorised Demander who is responsible for managing the Service Provision and Transformation Contract (SPTC), regarding the procurement and supply of Spares. It is anticipated that Core Services will include (but are not limited to): Post Design Services - Provision of Integrated Support Plan (ISP) - Engineering and Technical Support - Supply Support - Risk & Opportunity Management - Configuration Management - Technical Documentation & Information Management - Post Design Services (PDS) Tasking Management - Quality Management - Safety Management Procurement of Spares - Supply Support - Spares Re-Provisioning - Obsolescence Monitoring and Management Provided for information purposes only and not definitive. The potential value of this contract is estimated at PS71m exclusive of VAT (CAT C). Background Currently there are two extant and separate contracts for the provision of PDS. These are: 1) OSVP/0056 CVS 'B' Vehicles Post Design Services Contract. 2) PMT/0025 WMIK and SNATCH Post Design Services (PDS). The Spares contract will continue to be managed by Babcock, The Authority's Authorised Demander, under the SPTC. Both PDS contracts expire on 31/03/2024. Route to Market It is the Authority's intention to run a competitive tendering process under the Restricted Procedure of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 (Regulation 17). This Prior Information Notice has been issued in support of this and the Contract Notice is scheduled to be published by 22/02/2023 although this is subject to variation and may change. Indicative Timetable Industry Day - 24/01/2023 Publish DPQQ - 22/02/22 DPQQ Responses deadline on Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) - 05/04/22 Issue ITT - 15/05/22 Tender Return Deadline on DSP - 11/07/22 Contract Award - TBC Contract Award Notice - TBC Indicative Contract Start - 01/04/2024 Timings above have been provided purely for information purposes only and are subject to variation, solely at the Authority's discretion. Next Steps The Authority intends to hold an Industry Day via Microsoft Teams on 24/01/2023 and will use this as an opportunity to discuss the requirement in greater detail. This will consist of two, two-hour sessions, to be held at: 09:30-11:30 and 13:30-15:30. Please express interest by contacting Catherine Shields by email at catherine.shields106@mod.gov.uk no later than 20/01/2023 confirming the following information: * Company Name * Brief Company Description * Primary Contact Name * Primary Contact Email Address * Number of Attendees * Names of Attendees * Preferred Session (though this cannot be guaranteed) Non-attendance at the industry day will not preclude providers from tendering, and any questions raised will be provided following the Industry Day. Please contact Catherine Shields for further information. Authority Contact Details: Industry Day: Catherine Shields - catherine.shields106@mod.gov.uk Commercial: Matthew Rawle - matthew.rawle100@mod.gov.uk Technical: Ruth Palgrave - ruth.palgrave100@mod.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001676-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts
- 73423000 - Development of military vehicles

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2023 at 12:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001676-2023
- 11 Jan 2023 at 13:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000813-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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