Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main 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
705851450 - Winch Person Communications FTS CAN
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32344210 - Radio equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Contract Award Notice
1. This contract was placed with AXNES AS, after a Competitive DPQQ (Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) resulted in only one supplier, providing a successful response. This resulting in a “failed competition”.
2. The nature of the contract is for the Provision of the PNG Wireless Intercom System inclusive of Repair and Maintenance and associated equipment for the UK MOD Puma requirement.
3. The award criteria was based on the following:
a. Successful DPQQ and Commercial compliance throughout all stages of the tender process.
b. The price of was deemed acceptable for the requirement and associated support package.
c. AXNES AS provided a detailed commercial and technical response to the tender to the provision of the equipment and technical support. This included compliance against the Authority’s requirement, including interface with the Puma fleets Aircrew equipment as well as meeting the technical requirements to remain fully operative within UK MOD operational environments of the Puma Mk2 fleet.
4. A thorough commercial and technical evaluation criteria was undertaken by the Authority, regarding AXNES AS’ response to the tender. This was deemed to be a successful and the contract was placed on 22 June 2023 with an expiry of 31 March 2025.
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: £343,920
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32344210 - Radio equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- IE052 - South-East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Winch Person Communication System for Aerial Support.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-013006
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
705851450
Title
Winch Person Communications
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 June 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AXNES AS
GRIMSTAD
Country
Norway
NUTS code
- NO - Norway
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £343,920
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Ministry of Defence
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom