Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Room S104 Flowerdown Hall RAF Cosford
Wolverhampton
WV7 3EX
Contact
Isabella Hickman
Isabella.Hickman100@mod.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 0300158/9903
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Mobile Cranes HMS Sultan
Reference number
701429374
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42414100 - Cranes
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
To provide mobile cranes with a qualified crane operator, as required for different tasking depending on the risk assessment of the task.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £70,116.67
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Main site or place of performance
The site for the delivery of all services is HMS SULTAN. HMS SULTAN is sited at Military Road, Gosport, PO12 3BY.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority has a requirement to engage Mobile Crane Hire to HMS SULTAN to support training delivery. 25 Tonnage Cranes with a Qualified Operator are required on a Full Day & occasionally Half Day hire basis dependent on tasking required. This will be a four year Framework Agreement. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Further information, including the specification, can be found in the tender documents uploaded against this advert. Information on how to participate in this opportunity can be found in 'Other Information'. Please note the Authority needs the Service coverage to commence on 1st June 2021.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £70,116.67
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 June 2021
End date
31 May 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
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
Suitability criteria as stated in the procurement documents.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Contract performance conditions are as detailed in the procurement documents.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
29 April 2021
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
4 May 2021
Local time
8:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
The Authority has a requirement to place a contract for provision of Mobile Crane with a qualified operator to support training delivery at HMS Sultan. Tasks include hire of 25 tonne mobile crane to support training delivery and to assist with lifting helicopters onto and off transport. Further information can be located in the procurement documentation.
In order to participate in this tender event, suppliers must register for an account with the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Suppliers must complete a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) and submit a tender response by no later than the date and time stated on this notice.
This is a one-step Supplier Assessment/Tender process, failure to submit an ITT response by the close date even if you complete an on-line SAQ will render your interest non-compliant.
If you fail to meet the minimum standards listed in the SAQ or do not complete an SAQ you will be discounted from the process and your tender response will not be reviewed.
Tender responses will be evaluated in accordance with the process as detailed in the ITT. A copy of the ITT has been attached to this notice for suppliers to view.
This will be a four year Framework Agreement. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position
Potential suppliers must note the mandatory requirement for electronic trading using the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) electronic procurement tool. All payments for Contractor Deliverables under the Contract shall be made via CP&F. You can find details on CP&F at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/modcontracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system.
The Cyber Risk Assessment Level for this contract is 'Very Low', reference RAR-DYQ58AFP
Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity.
The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk.
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The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice, you will also have visibility of the deadline date, as the opening and closing date is visible within the opportunity.
Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this opportunity prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents.
If you are experiencing difficulties please contact the DSP e sourcing helpdesk on: customersupport@jaggaer.com UK HELPDESK: 08000698630
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ministry of Defence
Wolverhampton
Country
United Kingdom