Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
BS34 8JH
DESShipsMSS-MaST-SaBP@mod.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58034
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
711406451 - MSS/186 - Escape, Access & Egress - Ansell Jones
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44421500 - Armoured or reinforced doors
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Marine Systems Support Output Business Unit (MSS) within the Defence Equipment and Support organisation (DE&S), which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD), intends to place a 5 year contract (plus two one year option years) with Ansell Jones Limited for Post Design Services, Repairs & Overhaul and the provision of Spares for the Supply of Escape Access and Egress Equipment fitted to HM Ships, at an estimated value of £3.9m.
In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) 2019 Regulations (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate.
It is considered that the placement of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 (as amended) for technical reasons.
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58034
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £3,900,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44421500 - Armoured or reinforced doors
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Marine Systems Support Output Business Unit (MSS) within the Defence Equipment and Support organisation (DE&S), which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD), intends to place a 5 year contract (plus two one year option years) with Ansell Jones Limited for Post Design Services, Repairs & Overhaul and the provision of Spares for the Supply of Escape Access and Egress Equipment fitted to HM Ships, at an estimated value of £3.9m.
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58034
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Any subsequent Contract is intended to contain two Options of one year extensions.
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
A published Opportunity Listing referencing this Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice can be found at the following link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58034
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The Marine Systems Support Output Business Unit (MSS) within the Defence Equipment and Support organisation (DE&S), which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD), intends to place a 5 year contract (plus two one year option years) with Ansell Jones Limited for Post Design Services, Repairs & Overhaul and the provision of Spares for the Supply of Escape Access and Egress Equipment fitted to HM Ships, at an estimated value of £3.9m.
In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) 2019 Regulations (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate.
It is considered that the placement of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 (as amended) for technical reasons.
Ansell Jones are the Design Authority and manufacturer of the in-service watertight Escape, Access & Egress equipment installed and integrated on a variety of HM Naval Ships. The Escape, Access and Egress equipment on these Ships is integral to Ships capability and failure to provide continued support shall have a significant impact on the Royal Navy’s capability.
As Design Authority, only Ansell Jones have the accumulated technical expertise and technical know-how at its disposal required to support this equipment. This includes the intimate knowledge and understanding of the technical data, overhaul manuals and manufacturing design codes used for the existing equipment across the various platforms which they are fitted and supported. No other supplier has been granted rights to the data and codes by Ansell Jones and neither has UK MOD sufficient rights to provide to any third party.
Only Ansell Jones can provide certification of the safety and interoperability of the repaired and maintained equipment and safety and security accreditation requirements where necessary to the reasonable satisfaction of the Authority.
Furthermore, no other contractor other than Ansell Jones can reasonably provide the services and ancillary spares and supplies where relevant as to do otherwise would create disproportionate technical difficulties in the operation and maintenance of the existing equipment. This could result in unacceptable interoperability risk between all such existing and new equipment for the relevant platforms and would cause significant inconvenience and substantial duplication of costs for the Authority.
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58034
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
711406451 - MSS/186
Title
Escape Access & Egress
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Ansell Jones Ltd
Ansell Jones, Unit E Lower, Wharf Street
Shipley
BD17 7DW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £3,900,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £3,900,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58034
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58034