Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
BS34 8JH
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Contact
Thomas Neill
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
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://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55197
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55197
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
4,000,000.00
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31161900 - Voltage-control systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) is amodular power distribution system which comprises of a variety of interface units, cables and lighting used within tented accommodation and Field Hospitals(FH). LAPDS creates an electrical infrastructure that is adaptable and can be used in varying configurations to support a deployed capability.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority has a requirement for the purchase, validation and through life support for Lighting and Power Distribution.
LAPDS is a plug-in, outdoor distribution system that supplies the power needs of temporary domestic and technical accommodation installations globally. It distributes three-phase and single-phase mains power (230V and 110V) available for catering, air conditioning, heating and welfare facilities. LAPDS can be supplied from generators via a Generator Interface Unit or from a permanent Host Nation Supply (HNS).
The Operational Infrastructure Delivery Team (OI DT), part of the Land Equipment Operating Centre in DE&S, is responsible for the procurement and in-service support of equipment used by the British ARMY during operations.
The Project Aim is to deliver additional Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) to replenish stocks and support Exercises and Operations until the future projects Manoeuvre Shelter (MAN S) and Static Infrastructure and Project (SIP) delivers a replacement. There are currently not enough In-Service LAPDS assets to meet the current operational reserve and support the increased demands and usage for LAPDS on Exercises and Operations. Therefore, this procurement is required to ensure the capability is uplifted to fulfil anticipated demands for on-going and future Operations and Exercises.
To provide potential providers with guidance on the desired scope, key requirements are summarised below. The key requirements set out are not exhaustive but does give an indication of the Users Key Requirements.
Equipment Key Requirements
a) LAPDS shall be able to operate in Core Region environments.
b) The system shall be capable of being transported and stored at the lowest value of atmospheric pressure for the highest elevation contemplated for NATO forces.
c) The system shall remain safe, with no drop in performance, when exposed to precipitation
d) LAPDS shall operate when under the effects of snow loading
e) LAPDS shall be protected from the effects of Lightning Strikes and Electrical Storms.
f) The System shall be suitable for transport, operation, maintenance and storage by personnel with a wide range of user characteristics
g) LAPDS shall be able to interface with current UK forces and civilian power generation equipment.
h) The System and associated elements shall be capable of disposal by the authority safely and economically at the end of its in-service life.
Logistical Support Key Requirements
ILS Elements to support initial equipment procurement, to include;
a) Supportability Analysis
b) Initial Spares identification and supply
c) Technical Documentations to support Trials, Training and initial delivery.
d) Training provision
ILS Elements to support the equipment throughout its In-Service life, to include
e) Continued spares support
f) Upkeep of Technical Documentation
g) OEM Repair capability
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 Option years
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
1 December 2022
Local time
12:00am
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
9 December 2022
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
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
In order to participate in this tender event, suppliers must login or register and access the DPQQ/ITT on the Defence Sourcing Portal.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Country
United Kingdom