Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Naphill
High Wycombe
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
NIMROD, 3 Site, RAF High Wycombe
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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 Mission Aircrew Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD
Reference number
701551506
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Civilian Aviation Authority Approved Training Organisation to deliver a live flying training module for up to 24 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) students per Financial Year (FY) for three years with an optional fourth year.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Civilian Aviation Authority Approved Training Organisation to deliver a live flying training module for up to 24 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) students per Financial Year (FY) for three years with an optional fourth year. The requirement has an estimated start date of 04 Jan 22. To meet operational requirements, the Contractor will train students to use an Electro Optical/Infra-Red sensor in the airborne environment to achieve the training standard set by the MOD. The students should receive training in the use of the sensor, a modern mission system and perform the duties of a pilot’s assistant in the cockpit environment. Students will have completed the following military training courses before arrival with the Contractor: Military Aviation Ground School and Mission Aircrew (MA) ISR Foundation Phase. Details of these courses will be provided.
In order to participate, suppliers must log into the Defence Sourcing Portal via www.contracts.mod.uk, express interest and complete a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ). Further details on the PQQ can be found at section II.2.9.
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
36
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: Yes
Description of options
1 x 12 month option period
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.1.2) 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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
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
14 June 2021
Local time
10:00am
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)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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.
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 ' Low', reference RAR-JW6DG799
The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a forgotten username/password link on the homepage.
The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice. 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 experience any difficulties, please refer to the E-Sourcing Helpdesk using the following contact details:
UK HELPDESK: 08000698630
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Air Commercial
NIMROD, 3 Site, RAF High Wycombe
Naphill
HP14 4UE
Country
United Kingdom