GB-Bristol: MIZZY-Small

The Authority is seeking to procure multiple, worldwide-deployable, Chemical, Biological & Radiological resilient containment systems for the immediate containment of contaminated material and equipment, up to, and including, standard military bergen size (approx 90X65X35 cm and 40Kg). The initial purchase is estimated at 3,150 systems (the system must be capable of containing all kit carried by 1 person - the containment may require more than 1 bag per system to support contamination staged processing) and the solution shall be capable of safely containing contaminated material and equipment for up to 90 days in CO to A1 environments. Delivery no later than 31 March 18. Specific quantities subject to change and will be confirmed in the ITT. The procurement will include supply of equipment, on-demand re-supply, provision of DSAT compliant training and safety notice. NATO codification will be required. The full System Requirements will be released at the ITT stage to down-selected suppliers. The Authority reserves the right to procure additional quantities from the successful supplier.

Where necessary to prove compliance to system requirements at ITT stage, a sample unit (& appropriate training) may be required at nil cost to the Authority. This unit may be tested to destruction; the Tenderer will be provided with the evaluation results.

PQQ Criteria:

All questions within the PQQ will be scored on a pass/fail basis, with the exception of section 6 which contains two scored questions designed to assess the technical capacity and capability of the tenderer. Scoring will range from 0 to 5. The Authority reserves the right to reject any submissions that do not demonstrate sufficient capability and/or capacity to deliver the advertised requirement. Failure of any pass/fail element will result in the prospective supplier not being brought forward to the ITT stage. Additionally, prospective suppliers who score a 0 or a 1 against any of the scored Project Questions in Section 6 of the PQQ will not be invited to tender. In addition, the Authority reserves the right not to invite to tender any supplier who achieves an overall score of below 50% for the weighted Project Questions.

The Authority will assess the economic and financial capacity of all prospective suppliers during the PQQ. An overall pass / fail judgement will be made after considering areas such as turnover, profit, net assets, liquidity, gearing and capacity. An independent financial assessment obtained from a reputable credit rating organisation may be utilised. At least 2 years audited accounts (if available)/equivalent must be submitted as part of the PQQ response. The Authority may request further information.

Envisaged number to proceed to ITT: 3 - 6. The Authority reserves the right to invite a greater number of suppliers to tender.

Award criteria - the most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications/ITT.

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