Tender

CHC/643 76A3 The Purchase of Spares and Accelerometers for the Chinook Fleet

  • Ministry of Defence, Helicopters, Chinook Project Team

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

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-017575

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02cc15

Published 23 July 2021, 10:45pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

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

Ministry of Defence, Helicopters, Chinook Project Team

MOD Abbey Wood North, NH5, Teak Level 1 #5101

Bristol

BS34 8QW

For the attention of

Nathaniel Dewfall

Email(s)

nathaniel.dewfall100@mod.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

General address of the contracting authority/entity

https://DES.mod.uk

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.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

CHC/643 76A3 The Purchase of Spares and Accelerometers for the Chinook Fleet

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

Supplies

Purchase

NUTS code

  • UKK11 - Bristol, City of

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 several operators

Maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 10

Duration of the framework agreement

Duration in years: 5

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

Estimated value excluding VAT:

£1,600,000

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

The Chinook Delivery Team (ChDT) has identified a list of spare items for which procurement is necessary to provide continued support to the Chinook fleet. These items are part of the 76A3 range managed by the ChDT that currently have no contract support. The number of items is approximately 1,200 line items which have been categorised under the following headings for the purpose of this procurement:

• Hardware,

• Electricals,

• Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants

• Accelerometers

• Other miscellaneous items.

two.1.6) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 34731700 - Parts for helicopters

Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters
  • 34741000 - Aircraft equipment
  • 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts
  • 35641000 - Structure and mechanical spare parts for military aerospace equipment

two.1.7) Information about subcontracting

The tenderer has to indicate in the tender any share of the contract it may intend to subcontract to third parties and any proposed subcontractor, as well as the subject-matter of the subcontracts for which they are proposed

The tenderer has to indicate any change occurring at the level of subcontractors during the execution of the contract

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

The number of items is approximately 1,200 line items which have been categorised under the following headings for the purpose of this procurement:

• Hardware,

• Electricals,

• Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants

• Accelerometers

• Other miscellaneous items

Estimated value excluding VAT:

£1,600,000

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

Start date: 6 December 2021

End date: 6 December 2026

Information about lots

2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 34731700 - Parts for helicopters

5) Additional information about lots

The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, 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.1) Conditions relating to the contract

three.1.1) Deposits and guarantees required

The Authority may require a Parent Company Guarantee at it's sole discretion.

three.1.4) Other particular conditions to which the performance of the contract is subject, in particular with regard to security of supply and security of information

The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise.

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 tender

- 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 tender

- 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 DPQQ “701571394 CHC/643 - 76A3 Spares”, attachment “CHC643 76A3 Spares DPQQ.xlsx”

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: As per DPQQ “701571394 CHC/643 - 76A3 Spares”, attachment “CHC643 76A3 Spares DPQQ.xlsx”

The Authority reserve the right to exclude a potential tenderer if the estimated contract value exceed 40% of the potential tenderers turn over

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 DPQQ “701571394 CHC/643 - 76A3 Spares”, attachment “CHC643 76A3 Spares DPQQ.xlsx”

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: As per DPQQ “701571394 CHC/643 - 76A3 Spares”, attachment “CHC643 76A3 Spares DPQQ.xlsx”

three.2.3) Technical and/or professional capacity

Criteria regarding the technical and/or professional ability of economic operators (that may lead to their exclusion)

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: As per DPQQ “701571394 CHC/643 - 76A3 Spares”, attachment “CHC643 76A3 Spares DPQQ.xlsx”

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: As per DPQQ “701571394 CHC/643 - 76A3 Spares”, attachment “CHC643 76A3 Spares DPQQ.xlsx”

Potential tenderers will be scored in accordance with the criteria listed and the highest 10 potential tenderers will be invited to tender. A minimum score of 10 (satisfactory) shall be required for all scored and weighted questions, this shall be calculated as a minimum 10% weighting for inclusion in the ITT stage for this requirement. All remaining questions will be PASS/FAIL. An evaluation of a FAIL shall result in an unsuccessful result and you will not be included within the next stage of tendering for this requirement.

Criteria regarding the technical and/or professional ability of subcontractors (that may lead to their rejection)

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: As per DPQQ “701571394 CHC/643 - 76A3 Spares”, attachment “CHC643 76A3 Spares DPQQ.xlsx”

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: As per DPQQ “701571394 CHC/643 - 76A3 Spares”, attachment “CHC643 76A3 Spares DPQQ.xlsx”


Section four: Procedure

four.1) Type of procedure

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted

four.1.2) Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate

Envisaged minimum number 3 and maximum number 10

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: As per DPQQ “701571394 CHC/643 - 76A3 Spares”, attachment “CHC643 76A3 Spares DPQQ.xlsx”

Potential tenderers will be scored in accordance with the criteria listed and the highest 10 potential tenderers will be invited to tender. A minimum score of 10 (satisfactory) shall be required for all scored and weighted questions, this shall be calculated as a minimum 10% weighting for inclusion in the ITT stage for this requirement. All remaining questions will be PASS/FAIL. An evaluation of a FAIL shall result in an unsuccessful result and you will not be included within the next stage of tendering for this requirement.

Where questions are scored and weighted the following criteria will apply:

0: No response/Poor Response – limited, it lacks detail, credibility and/or explanation, and demonstrates only a basic understanding of the requirement. Partial responses provided, not linked to the key attributes of the questions — anecdotal in parts. The response provides limited evidence of processes, procedures, roles/responsibilities and professional competency etc. The answer contains ambiguities or deficiencies that may not be tolerated. Your inclusion in the final Tender assessment will not be included, as the minimum scoring required is 10 anything below this will be considered not compliant.

10: Satisfactory Response — demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the requirement. The response outlines a level of professional competency. Response includes some key processes and procedures, linked to key attributes of the questions and demonstrates a reasonably acceptable approach that covers most areas, however, lacks depth and supporting evidence.

30: Good Response — is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding of the requirement. Demonstrable approach that is clear and consistent. Processes and procedures are reasonably well explained and logical. Response is clear, verifiable and covers all key attributes of the question.

70: Very Good Response — demonstrates a strong understanding of the requirement. It provides specific details and clearly demonstrates professional competencies and works experience in relation to the question. Evidence provided to support a confidence in ability to deliver. The response identifies specific commendations/awards achieved in relation to the question being answered, that can be verified by the evaluation team.

100: Excellent Response — is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates an excellent understanding of the requirement. Approach is detailed and includes robust and effective measures, with processes and procedures being clearly explained and perfectly logical. It provides specific specific details and clearly demonstrates professional competencies and relevant works experience in relation to the question. Clear and fully verifiable evidence provided that covers all attributes, providing high degree of confidence in ability to deliver. The response identifies specific commendations/awards achieved in relation to the question being answered, that can be verified by the evaluation team.

four.1.3) Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue

Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated: no

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: yes

Additional information about electronic auction: A Reverse Auction, conducted using electronic means, may be used as part of the procurement process for this requirement. Specific relevant information on Reverse Auction usage will be given in the Invitation to Tender.

four.3) Administrative information

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

CHC/643 (701571394)

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

no

four.3.3) Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document

Payable documents: no

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

25 August 2021 - 10:00am

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

The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Very Low (Reference – 106089178)

six.4) Procedures for appeal

six.4.1) Body responsible for appeal procedures

Ministry of Defence Bristol

Bristol

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Lodging of appeals

Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: 30 Calendar days from the issue of this Contract Notice.

six.4.3) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained

Ministry of Defence Bristol

Bristol

Country

United Kingdom