Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
Ministry of Defence Method of Entry Training Rig
Reference number
DNO/228
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35200000 - Police equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) require a Method of Entry (MoE) rig, that the Police MoE instructors will deliver training on. This training will be in line with the College of Policing - National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC) and will be delivered by suitably qualified police trainers only.
The link to the curriculum is here: https://www.college.police.uk/app/armed-policing/national-police-firearms-training-curriculum
The supplier will fit and service the MoE rig, whilst MDP instructors will deliver the MoE training. To meet the MDP Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria within Firearms Method of Entry Level 1 (Standard) and Level 2 (Advanced), there must be a minimum number of doors and other associated furniture to meet the requirements in an efficient and capable way.
This requirement is expected to be above PCR 2015 threshold and to last for at least 5 years. A service plan will be included within this contract, details will be provided within the tender documents.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35200000 - Police equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
Main site or place of performance
AWE Aldermaston
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The MoE rig supplier must be able to provide a frame and all the doors as described in the scope of work and supporting tender documentation, whilst remaining efficient and economical with the dimensions and size of the rig. This is to enable the user to fit the rig into the designated venue/building whilst maintaining sufficient space to work around it effectively. Viewing can be arranged within the first 10 days of the ITT being released, and dimensions of building can be provided.
For effective longevity and consistency in training, the rig will need to be long lasting. We would expect the mainframe to endure a 15-year period of use. Throughout its life it will need to withstand high force impacts from kinetic, hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel powered equipment. The Rig must achieve the ability to withstand any degradation and fatigue when used as specified. The provider should have the capacity to provide their own expert personnel to regularly service and maintain the rig and its associated furniture.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 August 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes