--- title: "Request for Information for Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0488f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0488f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0488f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0488f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-08-08" --- # Request for Information for Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0488f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0488f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0488f0.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Request for Information for Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB)." This procurement, classified under industry category CPV 34144300 - Mobile bridges, involves gathering information on suppliers' capabilities to provide in-service support for the HGOB system. Key details include a requirement for cyclic fatigue testing and technical assessments as stipulated by the Trilateral Design and Test Code for Gap Crossing Equipment. The procurement process concerns goods, with responses requested within three weeks of the notice release on 8th August 2024. The delivery timeframe is estimated by FY 26/27, and future notices are anticipated around 1st January 2025. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in bridge construction, testing, and engineering support services. Smaller enterprises with niche capabilities and technical expertise in cyclic fatigue testing and bridge maintenance would find this opportunity particularly appealing. Engaging in this procurement could provide reputable exposure and potential long-term contracts with the Ministry of Defence, facilitating business expansion within the defence sector and beyond. ## Notice Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB) Capability The Authority is requesting information relating to suppliers' ability to provide in-service support to the Heavy Girder Over Bridge Capability in accordance with the high-level outline requirements below: 1) HGOB cyclic fatigue testing - A physical test in accordance with Test Code for Gap Crossing Equipment which must be conducted to establish that the bridge remains within acceptance criteria defined in Trilateral Design and Test Code for Gap Crossing Equipment (TDTC). 2) HGOB TDTC for Gap Crossing Equipment - A cyclic fatigue test should be conducted to identify sensitive areas for monitoring in service to obtain some insight into crack growth rate, critical crack length, inspection, and repair techniques, and for safety reasons to identify that the structure can still sustain the maximum working load during its useful life. Where a Supplier is able to assist with elements of the requirement, they are requested to provide details including: * Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs (where a costing is provided as a range, please also indicate most likely cost) * Technical details of any proposed solution A response is requested within 3 weeks of this notification being released. Likely delivery timescale would be by FY 26/27 for the delivery of this requirement. Industry should note that the RFI is purely an information gathering exercise and does not represent a commitment by the Authority to launch any formal procurement procedure. This is not to be taken as an order, and any such requests shall be Subject to Contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In-Service support for Heavy Girder Over Bridge (HGOB) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025043-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34144300 - Mobile bridges ## Release History - 8 Aug 2024 at 12:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025043-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58557 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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