Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support
Bristol
BS348JH
Contact
Thomas Macklin
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1176981#fh
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1176981#fh
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://contracts.mod.uk/go/1421547501862CE642BF
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Training and Simulation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34741400 - Flight simulators
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer equipment
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 34741500 - Ground flying trainer
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
RAF Brize Norton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer equipment.
The TET system will be used to train military paratroopers on the correct method of aircraft exit drills, when deploying from the rear of military aircraft. The TET will require a permanent ground-based facility to allow paratroopers to train repetitively on aircraft tailgate exit drills.
It is anticipated that the TET will include a safe and robust training environment to enable trainees to undertake repetitive tailgate exits that reflect the conditions experienced at the rear of military aircraft during live exits, namely, aircraft propeller blast and slipstream. The intention is for this to include the ability to conduct video review and analysis to support trainee feedback and assessment.
The Authority are open to the potential establishment of a system which incorporates Virtual Reality (VR) where it can be demonstrated that this meets the key requirement of providing a realistic experience in accordance with the contract requirements. The planned location for the TET System is RAF Brize Norton (subject to relevant siting board approval).
Anticipated Contract
The anticipated contract is expected to cover the design, development, installation and initial spares/maintenance support for the TET equipment. The anticipated duration of the contract is 5 years, which will cover the completion of all of these activities. The proposed contract will be based upon MOD Standard Terms (Standard Contract 2), with additional conditions appropriate to the contract requirements.
This is expected to include specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), social value measures, and a limitation of contractor’s liability. The anticipated contract value is between £3,000,000 and £4,000,000 and it is the Authority’s intention to agree a Firm Price for this contract. However, the Authority will also look to seek feedback from Contractors on the most economically viable method of pricing.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 2
Maximum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
PQQ Link - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/7209594401862C950BE0
Opportunity Listing Link - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=51909
Contracts Finder Opportunity: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1176981#fh
Contracts Finder External ID: 0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34
PIN Link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/n
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
A Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) will take place which will consider the conditions required for participation.
Full details of the opportunity, including a link to the DPQQ can be found at the link below to the Contracts Finder Opportunity:
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1176981#fh
Contracts Finder External ID: 0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
A Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) will take place to shortlist suitable suppliers. The selection criteria of the PQQ are set out within the documents attached to the PQQ within the Defence Sourcing Portal.
Full details of the opportunity, including a link to the DPQQ on the Defence Sourcing Portal can be found at the link below to the Contracts Finder Opportunity:
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1176981#fh
Contracts Finder External ID: 0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
A Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) will take place to shortlist suitable suppliers. The selection criteria of the PQQ are set out within the documents attached to the PQQ within the Defence Sourcing Portal.
Full details of the opportunity, including a link to the DPQQ on the Defence Sourcing Portal can be found at the link below to the Contracts Finder Opportunity:
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1176981#fh
Contracts Finder External ID: 0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.4) Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
four.1.5) Information about negotiation
The contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without conducting negotiations
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-029455
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 March 2023
Local time
11:59pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Defence Equipment and Support, Ministry of Defence
Bristol
BS348JH
Country
United Kingdom