- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Support to academic module delivery through the provision of SQEP.
- LOT 2: Provision of a chemistry facility and SQEP to conduct small-scale energetic experiments
- LOT 4: The provision of 2 visits per year to an OME establishment for 30 students
- LOT 3: The provision of a range facility and SQEP to conduct ballistic and trace experimentation:
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Carmarthen Campus
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP
Telephone
+44 1267676767
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL18 - Swansea
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0343
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Support to Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Delivery
Reference number
UWTSD2324/201
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75221000 - Military defence services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
UWTSD commenced delivery of Degree Apprenticeship programmes in 2018 and is currently the largest provider of Higher Education Degree Apprenticeship programmes in Wales, with more than 1,000 degree apprentices currently enrolled. A central Apprenticeship Unit has been developed offering up to 20 apprenticeship pathways.
In September 2018 specialist provision in Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) began delivery to UK nationals with apprentices in the employment of Executive Agencies to the Ministry of Defence, industry, and commercial enterprise. Current enrolment within OME stands at 144 apprentices, with numbers set to increase significantly over the next 10 years. Owing to this expected increase, UWTSD seeks potential suppliers for up to four (4) specific deliverables (LOTS) annually.
The UWTSD Group is now seeking to appoint a range of suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) consultants and facilities to undertaking the following LOTs:
LOT 1: Support to academic module delivery through the provision of SQEP.
LOT 2: Provision of a chemistry facility and SQEP to conduct small-scale energetic experiments
LOT 3: The provision of a range facility and SQEP to conduct ballistic and trace experimentation:
LOT 4: The provision of 2 visits per year to an OME establishment for 30 students
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,250,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support to academic module delivery through the provision of SQEP.
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 31642200 - Detection apparatus for mines
- 45111310 - Dismantling works for military installations
- 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials
- 51550000 - Installation services of weapon systems
- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications
- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35310000 - Miscellaneous weapons
- 90523100 - Weapons and ammunition disposal services
- 35333100 - Bombs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
academic support for the following subjects
Physics (HNC)
Physics (BEng)
Advanced Physics (BEng)
Principles of OME (BEng)
Principles of OME (HNC)
Principles of Systems Engineering (HNC)
Principles of Systems Engineering (BEng)
Advanced Systems Engineering
Electromagnetic Radiation
Instrumentation & Control
Safety Hazard & Assessment
Safety Hazard & Assessment
Technical Authoring
Data Capture & Evaluation
OME Safety Management & Legislation
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
If th course is successful we will reissue the contract
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
As the course progresse we would wish to add more subject areas
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 2: Provision of a chemistry facility and SQEP to conduct small-scale energetic experiments
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31642200 - Detection apparatus for mines
- 45111310 - Dismantling works for military installations
- 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials
- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications
- 51550000 - Installation services of weapon systems
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35333100 - Bombs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UWTSD seeks a chemistry facility that can provide an understanding of the importance of nitration reactions in accordance with Explosive Regulations 2014. As a bare minimum, this facility must:
Provide the appropriate SQEP oversight for small-scale energetics manufacture (< 100g) based on nitration reactions;
Safely accommodate up to 12 students and 3 lecturers at any one time for one day (7.5 hrs) up to a maximum of 4 days per year;
Accommodate disposal of explosive and chemical residues in accordance with HSE and UWTSD Health and Safety Services;
Provide a seating facility for 12 students and up to 3 lecturers;
Provide access to refreshments (coffee, tea, water and sandwiches), lunch and bathroom facilities for 12 students and 3 lecturers;
Provide parking for UWTSD 17-seater minibus; and
Pass inspection from UWTSD’s HASAW representatives.
Whilst energetic items shall lie within quantities that do not require an Explosives Precursors and Poisons (EPP) licence for regulated precursors, the tender response must outline what the facility may look like, and the safety protocols to be adopted. An indication of the type of energetic material that could be manufactured and tested within an EPP licence threshold should also be provided, including the efficacy of testing, retention and disposal of said materials. The potential provider should describe the type of energetic testing that could be demonstrated by student manufactured compositions.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
If the course is successful a renewal will be awarded
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
we would like to add in addtionla needs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 4: The provision of 2 visits per year to an OME establishment for 30 students
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31642200 - Detection apparatus for mines
- 45111310 - Dismantling works for military installations
- 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials
- 51550000 - Installation services of weapon systems
- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35333100 - Bombs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is important that students be exposed to OME at an early stage in their apprenticeship pathway. As such, visits to facilities are required to provide an educated understanding of what ordnance and munitions comprise, their concepts of design, and the effects that can be generated. Exposure to delivery systems and target effects is hugely desirable as part of this visit. Tenderers may wish to consider within their response specific answers to:
Availability of WOME at their specific site
Availability of armoured fighting system platforms at their site
Availability of target response material at their site specific to KE penetrators, directed energy weapons and behind armour effects
The safety of student and staff whilst at the site.
Notes: Potential providers should consider that student numbers would be no less than 15 students per visit, but no more than 30 students per visit during January to December 2024. Visits would only be planned during Semesters 1 and 2 of each academic year, with Year 1 BEng and HNC 1 taking priority
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
if course is succssful the contract will be extended
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
addtional course content could be added
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 3: The provision of a range facility and SQEP to conduct ballistic and trace experimentation:
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31642200 - Detection apparatus for mines
- 45111310 - Dismantling works for military installations
- 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials
- 51550000 - Installation services of weapon systems
- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35333100 - Bombs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UWTSD seeks a range facility that:
Provides the appropriate SQEP oversight for firearms use and explosive demonstration;
Safely accommodates up to 12 students and 3 lecturers at any one time for one day (7.5 hrs) up to a maximum of 4 days per year;
Provides appropriate PPE and medical support during the time at which students and lecturers are on-site;
Facilitates an explosive demonstration commencing with the burning of unconfined black powder to a deflagration to detonation transition for a low explosive;
Facilitates the safe discharge of firearms up to 9 mm in calibre with an appropriately qualified small- arms instructor and range safety trace;
Provides a seating facility and protection from inclement weather for 12 students and up to 3 lecturers;
Provides access to refreshments, lunch and bathroom facilities for 12 students and 3 lecturers;
Provides parking for UWTSD 17-seater minibus
Pass inspection from UWTSD’s HASAW representatives
Allows students to collect a propellant trace sample for analysis at UWTSD.
Notes: The tender response must outline what the facility may look like and the safety protocols to be adopted.
The rationale for rotation is described at LOT 2. UWTSD would wish the students to experience the use of light weapons to gain an understanding of recoil from a few grams of propellant, and the target effects. The provider would be required to hold NRA RCO and RSO qualifications and a Section 5 licence.
As for the explosive demonstration, the journey through pyrotechnics (effects of heat, smoke, light, sound), low explosives and confined low explosive would be considered the bare minimum.
Visits for LOT 3 would take place during Principles of OME delivery, which are timetabled alongside Advanced Chemistry in Semester 1 of each year:
BLOCK 1: w/c 07/10/24 and w/c 14/10/24
BLOCK 2: w/c 18/11/24 and w/c 25/11/24
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
course is succsseful the contract will be reawared
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
we will add addtional content if needed
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.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
to deliver an academic course over a 5 year period for consistency
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
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
Tender must be valid until: 5 February 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=135265.
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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
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The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom