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709073450 - In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE) Contract Notice (CF)

Ministry of Defence Published 15 Dec 2023 Contracts Finder

key details

Value£3,228,789
Statusactive
Category (CPV) 50000000
RegionSouth West
Deadline19 Feb 2024
Contract start15 Nov 2024
Contract end14 Nov 2029
Procedureselective
SME suitableYes
OCIDocds-b5fd17-b1d5e8f1-576a-4ebe-ac6b-c873c207de2b

description

1.Introduction
1.1The DE&S Specialist EODS, [Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search], Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) team intends to competitively assess, select and award a contract to deliver In-Service Support for the HESE Capability.
1.2The HESE Capability provides contains a prime set of equipment that enables:
1.2.1Working in a confined space
1.2.2Working at height
1.2.3Working in an unstable structure
1.3It contains lifting equipment, breathing apparatus, medical equipment, decontamination equipment, lighting, gas detection, communication and PPE.
1.4The provision of In-Service Support shall comply with MOD standards and policies for quality, safety, security and cyber, amongst others. Full details shall be provided at the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) stage of the competition.
1.5This procurement will be managed in accordance with the Competitive Negotiated procedure under Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.
1.6You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) found at https://contracts.mod.uk/go/97869582018C6E5C4794. The full requirement will be issued in the ITT and suppliers will be given appropriate time to respond with their tenders. The Authority shall take forward a maximum of six suppliers that have provided a compliant response to the PQQ. The six highest scoring compliant suppliers will be invited to tender.
1.7This procurement will be subject to iterative tendering and a further down-selection of Tenders will take place during the tender assessment stage. Following evaluation of the initial tender returns the three highest scoring compliant tenders will be invited to negotiate and provide Final Tenders before the final evaluation takes place.

Please see 'additional text' for further information regarding the scope of requirement, Contract Options, Security Information, Estimated Timescales and Estimated value.

Additional information:

2.Scope of Requirement
2.1In-service support shall be provided for a period of five years from Contract Award. The requirements of in-service support include, but are not limited to: routine equipment servicing and maintenance (including LOLER certification), the provision of spares, repairs and turnaround times, quality management, safety management, obsolescence management, training and the provision of replacement equipment if required. Performance against these requirements will be monitored as part of standard MOD Contract Management processes.
2.2A list of equipment that form the HESE Capability can be found in Annex A to the DPQQ Support Document. Please note this is subject to change and the final requirement will be confirmed with the Invitation to Negotiate.
3.Contract Options
3.1The requirement includes the provision of the following contract option:
3.1.1Extension of In-Service Support for an additional period of two years.
3.2The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option. Further information on the option will be provided in the Invitation to Tender.
4.Security Information
4.1The Cyber Risk level for this procurement is VERY LOW. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-287051598.
4.2A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available at DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential Providers should make themselves familiar with the requirements against the profile assessment for this risk level.
4.3The maximum classification of the In-Service Support of HESE contract and its data is expected to be OFFICIAL.
5.Estimated Timescales
5.1The table below details the anticipated timeframes of this procurement. These dates are provided for information only.
ActivityDate
Final date for DPQQ Clarification Questions05 February 2024
DPQQs returned to MOD19 February 2024
Invitation to Tender Issued22 April 2024
Tenders Returned to MOD24 June 2024
Authority Evaluation of ITT Completed19 August 2024
Negotiations and best and final offer submission30 September 2024
Anticipated Date of Contract Award15 November 2024
Contract Expiry2029 (excluding options) 5 years post contract award
6.Estimated Value
6.1The estimated overall value of the contract, including any option extension periods and additional purchases, is £3,228,788.80 (EX VAT).

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notice history

3 notices published against this procurement.

PublishedTypeRegimeNotice
8 Sept 2023 Planning (planning) · 8f7eb204-62e5-4a69-9429-5714ae6be23c-678987
9 Sept 2023 Planning (planning) · 0e4b5c72-829d-45df-9a24-eb6069114d0f-679162
15 Dec 2023 Tender (tender) · 9a5e061b-6e1e-4781-a757-02f4fbc7e2d6-707708

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