Tender

Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items Multi Supplier Framework Contract

  • Ministry of Defence

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-037100

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-042664

Published 18 December 2023, 12:10pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Ministry of Defence

Bristol

BS34 8JH

Contact

Erika Bithell

Email

erika.bithell100@mod.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

Procurement at MOD - Ministry of Defence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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=56921

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=56921

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

Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items Multi Supplier Framework Contract

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 39541120 - Cordage

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The Authority intends to place a multi supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of cord, thread, bungee and associated items. The requirement is to provide various specialist items of cords, bungees, thread and associated items to support military platforms. The platforms require these item purchases to support activity, taskings, training currency and operations.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000

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

An initial list of items that may be purchased under the Framework Agreement is included below. Further information on the items (description, NSN etc) can be found at Schedule 14 of the draft Terms and Conditions, which are accessible at the following:

https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/ns/56921/detail.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1702899267709.17527-2

Other cord, thread, bungee and associated items that are similar to those listed may also be purchased under the Framework Agreement. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or Contract and there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or Contract will be put in place in relation to this notice.

The Authority will comply with the Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015). The procurement will operate under the Open Procedure. The purchase value of any single order under the Framework Agreement shall not exceed £213,477 in value. The Framework Agreement will have an initial duration of three years, with an option to further extend by one 12-month period.

The Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) will be used to manage the Invitation to Tender (ITT) process. Access to the DSP is required and it is recommended that access is requested via Supplier Registration Page.

The deadline for receipt of clarification questions relating to the ITT is 16:00 GMT on 19/01/2024

The closing date for ITT submissions is 16:00 GMT on 31/01/2024.

The Authority anticipates awarding the Framework Agreement in March 2024.

All respondents who pass the tender evaluation process as specified within the Invitation to Tender documents will be offered a place under the multi supplier Framework Agreement. Under the multi supplier Framework Agreement, the Authority will request quotations from operators for each mini-competition. Operators will be required to provide lead times and prices for the supply and delivery of the specified items. The evaluation procedure for each mini-competition is detailed within the draft Contract Terms and Conditions (Condition 47.1 Mini-competitions) which can be accessed via the Defence Sourcing Portal, via the opportunity notice: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/ns/56921/detail.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1702899267709.17527-2

A Cyber Risk Assessment has been conducted for this requirement to ascertain the level of Cyber Risk present. The result of this assessment is a Cyber Risk level of 'not applicable’.

The issue of this Contract Notice and/or ITT material is not a commitment by the Authority to place a contract as a result of this competition or at a later stage. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to any offer and subsequent acceptance of contract, is a matter solely for your commercial judgement.

Nylon Braided Cord 1814 Kg

Brown Webbing Tape

180kg Nylon Braided Cord

545kg Nylon Braided Cord

Cord, Nylon-136kg Min BS

Cord Nylon 68kg

CA112 Nylon Cord 45kg

Cord Nylon 317kg

68kg Nylon Braided Cord

Cord Nylon 680kg Min BS

3.0mm Elasticated Bungee

6.6mm Elasticated Bungee

8.0mm Elasticated Bungee

5.0mm Elasticated Bungee

NT6B Nylon Thread

4B1 White Linen

150-180lb Nylon Cord

NT4B Nylon 40N

NT4B Nylon 40N

CB203 Cord Nylon Braided

CA105 Nylon Cord

SB612 Nylon Cord

CA102 Nylon Cord

Braided Nylon Cord

DTD481E3 Nylon Cord

Nylon Thread 200 N (45 LBf)

CA103 Cord nylon white

Thread , blue grey 40 N

Thread , blue grey 200 N

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

One 12 month option may be exercised to further extend the duration of this contract

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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

As stipulated (if appropriate) within the ITT.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

As stipulated (if appropriate) within the ITT.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

As stipulated (if appropriate) within the ITT.

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

As stipulated (if appropriate) within the ITT.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

As stipulated (if appropriate) within the ITT.

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As stipulated (if appropriate) within the ITT.


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

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

31 January 2024

Local time

4:00pm

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

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

1 February 2024

Local time

9:00am


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

C17 Delivery Team

Bristol

BS34 8JH

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Ministry of Defence

Bristol

BS34 8JH

Country

United Kingdom