--- title: "705520450 - JES/00141 - UW Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d67d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d67d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d67d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d67d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-06-15" --- # 705520450 - JES/00141 - UW Support Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d67d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d67d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d67d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "705520450 - JES/00141 - UW Support" for repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems, focusing on support services for sonar equipment(s) deployed on sub-surface naval platforms. The procurement process involves activities such as capability enhancement, project management, system integration, and sourcing of equipment. The estimated contract duration is 7 years, starting from April 1, 2024, with potential extensions. Key procurement dates include PQQ release in June 2023, ITT issue in October 2023, and Contract Award in April 2023. The tender is restricted to UK organisations due to security requirements. This tender offers opportunities for businesses specializing in defence services, military defence services, and civil defence services. Companies with expertise in repair and maintenance of electronic warfare systems, sonars, radars, and intelligence systems will find this opportunity suitable. Prospective providers must register on the eSourcing portal, submit necessary documentation, and comply with UK information handling policies. The Ministry of Defence will evaluate suppliers based on selection criteria outlined in the PQQ, focusing on technical quality, cost, commercial compliance, and social values. The contract will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender criteria, encouraging electronic trading using the CP&F platform for payment processing. ## Notice Background The Authority has a requirement Under Water Support, involving support services for sonar equipment(s) deployed on primarily sub-surface naval platforms. The requirement includes but is not limited to the following activities: - Capability enhancement - Capability maintenance & support - Project Management - Asset Management - GFX storage and transportation - Control, transportation and storage of items of equipment, when not fitted to platforms - Naval liaison - Document & installation of A&As and Fit-To-Receive infrastructure to naval platforms - System integration - Calibration trials - Naval platform surveys - Bespoke infrastructure development - Data analysis - Sourcing and procurement of items in support of equipment fits - Provision of Engineering and design advice in support of implementation of equipment fits - Management and execution of Fit to Receive (FTR) capabilities on various classes of platform - Support of FTR and infrastructure elements of equipment(s) whilst deployed Contract Duration / Value It is envisaged that the Contract will be let for an initial two year period with options to extend for a further 5 years. The potential mechanism and duration are indicative and subject to change at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority. The estimated value of contract represents the minimum and maximum values of the Contract. The maximum figure is only an estimate and the total cumulative value of core activity and tasks placed under the Contract. The final contract value may be below this figure. Process Procurement process indicative time frames (subject to change by the Authority) - PQQ release June 2023 - PQQ return July 2023 - ITT issue October 2023 - Contract Award April 2023 General Due to the security aspects of the requirement, the requirement is limited to UK organisations only. As part of the tendering process organisations with non-UK supply chains, sub-contractors, parent organisations my be expected to demonstrate their policies and procedures for both controlling and handling UK information. Any potential future procurement exercise will be exempt from the Defence and Securities Public Procurement Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) in accordance with Regulation 7(1)(a) of the DSPCR in conjunction with Regulation 6(3A)(a) and therefore no rights, duties, obligations, or liabilities arising from DSPCR 2011 and/or EU treaties will apply. The Authority does not bind itself to enter into any contract(s) arising out of the proceedings envisioned by this Contract Notice and no contractual rights express or implied arise out of this notice or the procedures envisaged by it. Selection Criteria Potential Providers will be required to complete the PQQ to provide the Authority with information to evaluated the interested parties capacity an capability against the selection criteria. The Authority will use the PQQ responses to create a shortlist (maximum 3) of tenderers who: - (1) are eligable to participate; - (2) fulfil any minimum economic, financial, professional and technical standards; and - (3) best meet in terms of capacity and capability the selection criteria set out in the PQQ Full details of the method for choosing tenderers will be set out in the PQQ. Potential Providers will be required to provide evidence to demonstrate that they can meet the Authorities requirements. Tenderers which do not meet the minimum requirements set out in the PQQ will be excluded from any future involvement in the competitive procurement process. The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-contractor chosen by the Potential Provider at any stage of the procurement process or during performance of the contract. Currency: GBP Duration of Contract: 7 years Electronic Trading on CP&F: Yes ITT Award Criteria: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), in terms of technical quality, cost, commercial compliance, and social values, Full details of the evaluation process, contract award criteria and weightings against each criterion will be provided in the tender documentation to those Potential Providers who pass the PQQ stage. Potential Providers must note the mandatory requirement for electronic trading using Contracting, Purchasing & Finance (CP&F) electronic procurement tool. All payments for Contractor Deliverables under the Contract shall only be made via CP&F. you can find details on CP&F at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system. Prospective suppliers will be required to hold List X status and connection to the RLI network at Contract Award . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017000-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 15 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 | | 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 | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 35510000 - Warships - 35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance - 35721000 - Electronic intelligence system - 35722000 - Radar - 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures - 38113000 - Sonars - 50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems ## Release History - 15 Jun 2023 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017000-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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