--- title: "Conventional Vehicle Systems Post Design Services and Spares Procurement (CVSSP)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b19c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b19c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b19c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b19c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-03-10" --- # Conventional Vehicle Systems Post Design Services and Spares Procurement (CVSSP) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b19c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b19c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b19c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure Conventional Vehicle Systems Post Design Services and Spares through a tender process. This procurement falls under the services category for the development of military vehicles. The contract period is set for four years with an estimated value of £71 million. The Ministry of Defence plans to run a competitive tendering process under the Restricted Procedure of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, with a submission deadline of 21st April 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in post-design services and spares procurement for military vehicles. Companies well-versed in integrated support planning, engineering, technical support, risk management, and supply support are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence's procurement stage is currently active, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2024, subject to variations at the Authority's discretion. ## 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. This will be a four-year contract and an additional two Options years (The Authority is under no obligation to invoke this). ### 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. The Authority intends to run a competitive tendering process under the Restricted Procedure of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 (Regulation 17). The deadline for receipt of DPQQ submissions via DSP is 23:59 on Friday 21st April 2023. Indicative Timetable: Issue ITT - 29/05/2023 Tender Return Deadline on DSP - 25/07/2023 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. Options: There will be an opportunity for an additional two Options years (The Authority is under no obligation to invoke this). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007005-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | 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 - 10 Mar 2023 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007005-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55562 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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