Tender

The Repair Of Operational Infrastructure Equipment

  • Ministry of Defence

F17: Contract notice for contracts in the field of defence and security

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-003490

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03143d

Published 7 February 2022, 10:45pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name, addresses and contact point(s)

Ministry of Defence

Building B15, MoD Donnington

Telford

TF2 8JT

For the attention of

Jayne Chalmers

Email(s)

Jayne.Chalmers@babcockinternational.com

Country

United Kingdom

Further information

Further information can be obtained from the above mentioned contact point(s)

Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from

The above-mentioned contact point(s)

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to

The above-mentioned contact point(s)

one.2) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

one.3) Main activity

Defence

one.4) Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities/entities

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities:

No


Section two: Object of the contract

two.1) Description

two.1.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority

The Repair Of Operational Infrastructure Equipment

two.1.2) Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance

Services

Service category No 1: Maintenance and repair services

NUTS code

  • UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin

two.1.3) Information on framework agreement

The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement

two.1.4) Information on framework agreement

Framework agreement with a single operator

Duration of the framework agreement

Duration in years: 4

Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement

Estimated value excluding VAT:

Range: between £4,000,000 and £9,000,000

two.1.5) Short description of the contract or purchase(s)

Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a 4 year Framework Agreement for The Repair Of Operational Infrastructure Equipment currently in service by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). These include but are not limited to Articles categorised within the 5 Lots as detailed in the Contract Notice.

Babcock Land Defence Ltd reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award.

The successful contractor(s) will be required to overhaul/repair Articles to OEM specifications with an accompanying Certificate of Conformance detailing results of any applicable output tests. The successful contractor(s) will be required to supply all spares/components necessary to undertake the repair process.

Those Invited to Tender will be provided a 4 year forecast of repair requirements for each NSN. Although this is the best indication of projected upcoming demand, it is nevertheless a forecast and therefore is subject to change.

Drawings and/or associated specifications will be provided where available to issue as part of any eventual ITT.

Babcock Land Defence Ltd intends to award several single supplier framework agreements for the items detailed within this notice.

To respond to this opportunity suppliers must read through this notice and complete the associated Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). The PQQ shall be assessed using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the Authority to down select and Invite to Tender only those economic operators who successfully complete the PQQ, provide all mandatory information and are not subject to any mandatory exclusion.

Babcock Land Defence Limited have included within the PQQ a draft copy of the Invitation to Tender, but this is only for information purposes. The Invitation to Tender will be issued to those suppliers who successfully complete the PQQ.

Cyber Risk Assessment Number: 529723147

Cyber Risk Profile: Very Low

two.1.6) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

two.1.8) Lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots

two.1.9) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2) Quantity or scope of the contract

two.2.1) Total quantity or scope

Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a 4 year Framework Agreement for The Repair Of Operational Infrastructure Equipment currently in service in the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). These include but are not limited to Articles categorised within the 5 Lots as detailed in the Contract Notice.

Lot 1 – Repair of HVAC and ECU equipment

Lot 2 – Repair of Tactical Base Ablution Unit

Lot 3 – Repair of Refrigerated Containerised equipment

Lot 4 – Repair of Pump Pressurisation Units

Lot 5 – Repair of Field Kitchen Equipment

Babcock Land Defence Ltd intends to award several single supplier framework agreements for the items detailed within this Contract Notice.

Prospective contractors are required to hold Quality Management System certification to ISO 9001:2015 or suitable alternative, with the appropriate scope to deliver contract requirements, issued by a Nationally Accredited Certification Body. You will be required to provide a copy of the certificate(s) as directed by any Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) or Invitation to Tender (ITT) associated with this Notice.

No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or Contract unless expressly stated otherwise in any resulting contract. There is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or Contract will be put in place in relation to the notice. No compensation etc will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in the process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

As stated above Expressions of interest will be via the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) linked to this Contract Notice. Only those expressions of interest that fully meet the above criteria and the Minimum criteria stated within the PQQ shall be considered for Invitation to Tender.

Babcock Land Defence Limited have included within the PQQ a draft copy of the Invitation to Tender, but this is only for information purposes. The Invitation to Tender will be issued to those suppliers who successfully complete the PQQ.

Cyber Risk Assessment Number: 529723147

Cyber Risk Profile: Very Low

Estimated value excluding VAT:

Range: between £4,000,000 and £9,000,000

two.2.2) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.3) Information about renewals

This contract is subject to renewal: No

two.3) Duration of the contract or time limit for completion

Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)

Information about lots

Lot No

1

Lot title

The Repair of HVAC and ECU Equipment

1) Short description

The Repair of Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Environmental Control Unit (ECU) Equipment

2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

3) Quantity or scope

The Repair of HVAC and ECU Equipment to the latest OEM specification, the NSN's contained within this lot are:

4520226133506 - Dantherm Vam 15 Heater Mk2

4120226087843 - Air Conditioner

4530997435370 - Heating System, Tent

4120993824602 - Environmental Control Unit (ECU)

Babcock Land Defence Ltd reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award and make amendments to the NSN list prior to ITT.

Estimated value excluding VAT

Range: between £624,000 and £1,040,000

5) Additional information about lots

Please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Lot No

2

Lot title

The Repair of Tactical Base Ablution Unit

1) Short description

The Repair of Tactical Base Ablution Unit (TBAU)

2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

3) Quantity or scope

The Repair of Tactical Base Ablution Unit to the latest OEM Specification. The NSN's contained within this lot are:

5410997260411 - Tactical Base Ablution Unit (TBAU)

Babcock Land Defence Ltd reserves the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award and make amendments to the NSN list prior to ITT.

Estimated value excluding VAT

Range: between £1,177,000 and £1,961,000

5) Additional information about lots

please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Lot No

3

Lot title

The Repair of Refrigerated Containerised Equipment

1) Short description

The Repair of Refrigerated Containerised Equipment

2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

3) Quantity or scope

The Repair of Refrigerated Containerised Equipment to the latest OEM specification. The NSN's contained within this lot are:

8145992570579 - Ex TDA (Shipping and Storage container)

4110993761818 - Refrigerated Larder (Fridge/Freezer)

4110999370600 - Refrigerated (Mortuary)

8145145723371 - Mobile Pharmacy

Babcock Land Defence Ltd reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award and make amendments to the NSN list prior to ITT.

Estimated value excluding VAT

Range: between £1,056,000 and £1,761,000

5) Additional information about lots

please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Lot No

4

Lot title

The Repair of Pump Pressurisation Units

1) Short description

The Repair of Pump Pressurisation Units

2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

3) Quantity or scope

The Repair of Pump Pressurisation Units to the latest OEM specification, the NSN's contained within this Lot are:

4320993340076 - Pump Pressurisation Unit (Air Portable)

4320992615479 - Pump Pressurisation Unit (Walk in)

Babcock Land Defence Ltd reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award and make amendments to the NSN list prior to ITT.

Estimated value excluding VAT

Range: between £377,000 and £628,000

5) Additional information about lots

please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Lot No

5

Lot title

The Repair of Field Kitchen Equipment

1) Short description

The Repair of Field Kitchen Equipment

2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

3) Quantity or scope

The Repair of Field Kitchen Equipment to the latest OEM specification. The NSNs contained within this Lot are:

7360993601908 – Fryer, Deep Fat, Integrate

Babcock Land Defence Ltd reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award and make amendments to the NSN list prior to ITT.

Estimated value excluding VAT

Range: between £30,000 and £60,000

5) Additional information about lots

please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.2) Conditions for participation

three.2.1) Personal situation

Criteria regarding the personal situation of economic operators (that may lead to their exclusion) including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender:

1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)

- Browse to the eSourcing Portal

- Click the “Click here to register” link

- Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”

- Enter your correct business and user details

- Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete

- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)

2. Express an Interest in the tender

- Login to the portal with the username/password

- Click the "PQQs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires open to any registered supplier)

- Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.

- Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.

- This will move the PQQ into your “My PQQs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)

- Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box

3. Responding to the PQQ

- You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting)

- You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification

- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ

- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)

If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Criteria regarding the personal situation of subcontractors (that may lead to their rejection) including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender:

1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)

- Browse to the eSourcing Portal

- Click the “Click here to register” link

- Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”

- Enter your correct business and user details

- Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete

- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)

2. Express an Interest in the tender

- Login to the portal with the username/password

- Click the "PQQs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires open to any registered supplier)

- Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.

- Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.

- This will move the PQQ into your “My PQQs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)

- Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box

3. Responding to the PQQ

- You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting)

- You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification

- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ

- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)

If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

three.2.2) Economic and financial ability

Criteria regarding the economic and financial standing of economic operators (that may lead to their exclusion)

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: As per the associated Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: As per the associated Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)

Criteria regarding the economic and financial standing of subcontractors (that may lead to their exclusion)

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: As per the associated Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: As per the associated Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)

three.2.3) Technical and/or professional capacity


Section four: Procedure

four.1) Type of procedure

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted

four.2) Award criteria

four.2.1) Award criteria

the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document

four.2.2) Information about electronic auction

An electronic auction has been used: no

four.3) Administrative information

four.3.1) File reference number attributed by the contracting authority

IRM20/7489

four.3.2) Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract

no

four.3.4) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

9 March 2022 - 6:00pm

four.3.5) Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

30 March 2022

four.3.6) Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up

English


Section six: Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about European Union funds

The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

six.3) Additional information

please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.