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title: "The Calibration, Repair & Maintenance of Aircraft Component Test Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03aead"
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# The Calibration, Repair & Maintenance of Aircraft Component Test Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03aead

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for a procurement process titled "The Calibration, Repair & Maintenance of Aircraft Component Test Equipment." This falls under the services category in the industry classification related to aircraft repair and maintenance. The tender involves Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as an agent to the UK Ministry of Defence. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procurement method. The deadline for submissions is April 6, 2023, with a contract value of GBP 3,200,000.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in maintenance and repair services for aircraft and associated equipment to compete for a 4-year Framework Agreement with potential for renewal. Prospective contractors must have ISO 9001:2015 certification or an alternative equivalent and may be required to provide UKAS standard calibration. Successful completion of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is necessary to be invited to tender. The process involves submission in writing, detailed in the eSourcing portal, with specific instructions for suppliers and subcontractors interested in expressing interest.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a 4 year Framework Agreement (with 3 x 1 year options) for The Calibration, Repair & Maintenance of Aircraft Component Test Equipment, in service in the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). These include but are not limited to Articles categorised within the NSN list at section II.2.1. Babcock Land Defence Ltd reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award. The successful contractor(s) will be required to calibrate/overhaul/repair Articles to OEM specifications with an accompanying Certificate of Calibration and/or Certificate of Conformance detailing results of any applicable output tests. The successful contractor(s) will be required to supply all spares/components necessary to undertake the repair process. The resultant contract will include provision for on-site in unit support for urgent repairs. In addition there will be a requirement for storage of repaired and calibrated equipment for issue to units, support of technical documentation for user units and ongoing preventative maintenance as required. The detail of articles for calibration, quantity, calibration frequency, and location will be provided within the ITT documentation. Drawings and/or associated specifications are not available to issue as art of any eventual tender. Babcock Land Defence Ltd intends to award a single supplier framework agreement for the items detailed within this notice. To respond to this opportunity suppliers must read through this notice and complete the associated Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). The PQQ shall be assessed using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the Authority to down select and Invite to Tender only those economic operators who successfully complete the PQQ, provide all mandatory information and are not subject to any mandatory exclusion. Cyber Risk Assessment Number: RAR-574615037 Cyber Risk Profile: Very Low Quantity or scope: Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a 4 year Framework Agreement for The Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Aircraft Component Test Equipment currently in service in the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). These include but are not limited to. Articles categorised within the NSN list below: Babcock Land Defence Ltd intends to award a single supplier framework agreements for the items detailed within this notice. 6115-99-4423339 Mk 7 Rig Test Generator (Sealand Version) GM-C-68700 4920-99-7216539 Oil Conditioning Unit (Chinook) GM-E-101129 3920-99-6600892 Truck Hydraulic Universal Component Lifting GM-A-50667 4920-99-4420833 Rig Test Rotary Actuator NTS 8446-R3 4920-99-4420479 Rig Test Linear Actuator Mk 1 GM 10338 6115-99-3708767 Rig Test Inverter EL 1777 6625-99-3867233 Rig Test Inverter & Frequency Changer EL 1777 (Mod S9) 6625-99-6208322 Set Test Contactor AE 7074-102 4920-99-7346930 Mk 8B Rig Test Generator GM-E-280025 B - R 1660-99-6604984 AEA Test Cabinet MM2007 4820-99-7597891 B2 Oxygen Regulator Test Stand 818610 4910-99-2803509 Rig, Test, Tyre Pressure Gauges & Inflators GM-D-124800 4920-99-6286198 Simulator, Mask 812925 4920-99-7786110 MK8C Generator Test Rig (Sealand) GM-E-100209C It is proposed that the contract is for repair and calibration of the above NSNs, to include preventative maintenance, TAG store, storage and issue of AEA test cabinets and B2 test stands as well as support of technical data in support of end users Prospective contractors are required to hold Quality Management System certification to ISO 9001:2015 or suitable alternative, with the appropriate scope to deliver contract requirements, issued by a Nationally Accredited Certification Body. In addition, prospective contracts may be required to provide evidence of their ability to provide calibration to UKAS standard under ISO 17025 for any applicable lines and as stated in ITT documentation. You will be required to provide a copy of the certificate(s) as directed by any Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) or Invitation to Tender (ITT) associated with this Notice. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or Contract unless expressly stated otherwise in any resulting contract. There is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or Contract will be put in place in relation to the notice. No compensation etc will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in the process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. As stated above Expressions of interest will be via the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) linked to this Contract Notice. Only those expressions of interest that fully meet the above criteria and the Minimum criteria stated within the PQQ shall be considered for Invitation to Tender. Cyber Risk Assessment Number: RAR-574615037 Cyber Risk Profile: Very Low

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006570-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 8JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Donnington |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2023 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006570-2023

## Provenance

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