Published date: 30 June 2023
This notice was replaced on 3 November 2023
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Awarded contract (published 3 November 2023)
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Contract summary
Industry
Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles - 35422000
Location of contract
BS34 8JH
Value of contract
£20,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_375463/1228414
Published date
30 June 2023
Closing date
10 July 2023
Closing time
3pm
Contract start date
1 September 2023
Contract end date
1 September 2025
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
This is an accelerated procedure.
Justification
Use of the Accelerated Restricted Procedure is appropriate due to reasons of urgency, and allowing the periods normally required would have safety implications to the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) crew whilst on Operations. Use of this procedure is being adopted as an exception to following the standard restricted procedure.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Contract Notice
The Authority has a requirement to procure Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) Rear Safety Camera Systems (RSCS) to meet a safety critical modification. The RSCS system will comprise of 359 units and include the following sub systems: Rear Camera; Display Control Unit; Cabling Loom, and camera wash wipe facility. The RSCS shall provide the driver with the means to recognise terrain and personnel with a field of rearward view across the entire track width from the immediate rear of the platform.
The cameras are needed to ensure the platform remains safe by design. There is currently no rear safety camera system fitted to Warrior IFV, therefore this requirement exists to expediently integrate a suitably robust day/night capable system to the platform to ensure it fulfils the health, safety and legislative obligation for which the Authority is responsible.
This manufacture contract will have a duration of two (2) years and shall be Firm priced. There will be no Contract Options. The RSCS shall be manufactured to meet the Authority's technical specification.
Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE that this procurement is being conducted in accordance with the DSPCR 2011 Accelerated Restricted Procedure. It will therefore be subject to reduced timescales. Use of the Accelerated Restricted Procedure is appropriate due to reasons of urgency, and allowing the periods normally required would have safety implications to the Warrior crew whilst on Operations. Use of this procedure is being adopted as an exception to following the standard restricted procedure. We ask for all potential bidders to please refer to all posted timescales and consider these if/when responding to this advert and procurement activity.
A Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) is being utilised to conduct supplier selection based on capability and a capacity to perform the contract. The DPQQ is now live and can be located through Opportunity 708339450 on the Defence Sourcing Portal or can alternatively be located at https://contracts.mod.uk/go/21826595018906A103B3
The Authority are seeking to take a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) bidders to the Tender Stage.
The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Very Low (Reference - RAR-785159934).
If you are interested in participating in this Accelerated Restricted Procedure Competition, please be aware that expressions of interest must be made through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP), which requires registration. The DSP is accessed at the following link: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
More information
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Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE that this procurement is being conducted in accordance with the DSPCR 2011 Accelerated Restricted Procedure. It will therefore be subject to reduced timescales. Use of the Accelerated Restricted Procedure is appropriate due to reasons of urgency, and allowing the periods normally required would have safety implications to the Warrior crew whilst on Operations. Use of this procedure is being adopted as an exception to following the standard restricted procedure. We ask for all potential bidders to please refer to all posted timescales and consider these if/when responding to this advert and procurement activity.
A Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) is being utilised to conduct supplier selection based on capability and a capacity to perform the contract. The DPQQ is now live and can be located through Opportunity 708339450 on the Defence Sourcing Portal or can alternatively be located at https://contracts.mod.uk/go/21826595018906A103B3
The Authority are seeking to take a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) bidders to the Tender Stage.
The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Very Low (Reference - RAR-785159934).
If you are interested in participating in this Accelerated Restricted Procedure Competition, please be aware that expressions of interest must be made through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP), which requires registration. The DSP is accessed at the following link: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
About the buyer
Contact name
Dale Gurney-Newland
Address
DE&S, Vehicle Support Team, MOD Abbey Wood, Cedar 1a, #3157
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England
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