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

Published date: 11 October 2024

Contract summary

Industry

Repair and maintenance services - 50000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£5,948,362.49

Procurement reference

tender_387971/1413025

Published date

11 October 2024

Closing date

29 November 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

24 July 2025

Contract end date

24 July 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

1.1 The 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.
1.2 The HESE Capability provides contains a prime set of equipment that enables:
1.2.1 Working in a confined space
1.2.2 Working at height
1.2.3 Working in an unstable structure
1.3 It contains lifting equipment, breathing apparatus, medical equipment, decontamination equipment, lighting, gas detection, communication and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
1.4 The 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 Tender (ITT) stage of the competition.
1.5 This procurement will be managed in accordance with the Competitive Restricted Procedure under Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.
1.6 You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) found at https://contracts.mod.uk/go/0444441901927AA90A7D 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.

Please see 'Additional Text' for further information regarding the Scope of the Requirement, Contract Options, Security Information, Estimated Timescales and Estimated Value.

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More information

Additional text

2. Scope of Requirement
2.1 In-service support shall be provided for a period of three 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.
2.2 A 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 Tender.
3. Contract Options
3.1 The requirement includes the provision of the following contract option:
3.1.1 Extension of In-Service Support for an additional period of four years.
3.2 The 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
4.1 The Cyber Risk level for this procurement is VERY LOW. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-287051598.
4.2 A 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.
4.3 The maximum classification of the In-Service Support of HESE contract and its data is expected to be OFFICIAL.
5. Estimated Timescales
5.1 The table below details the anticipated timeframes of this procurement. These dates are provided for information only and are subject to change.
Final date for DPQQ Clarification Questions - 18th November 2024
DPQQs returned to MOD - 29th November 2024
Invitation to Tender Issued - 21st February 2025
Tenders Returned to MOD - 30th April 2025
Authority Evaluation of ITT Completed - 06th June 2025
Anticipated Date of Contract Award - 24th July 2025
Contract Expiry - 2028 (excluding options) 3 years post contract award
6. Estimated Value
6.1 The estimated overall value of the contract, including any option extension periods and additional purchases, is £5,948,362.49 (EX VAT)

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Address

MoD Abbeywood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

DESLESTSP-SEEC-Commercial@mod.gov.uk

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