Scope
Reference
715386451
Description
This requirement is to facilitate training for Assault Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (AIEDD) during Alpha Squadron's (Alpha Sqn) bi-annual workforce (WF) training periods.
This requirement is for provision of training for 2 years, with the option to be extended for a further 2 years. The supplier must deliver the AIEDD training package across 5 weeks of training per annum. Training will be delivered to a training cohort of Alpha Sqn operators, and No2s. This is a total of 17 personnel.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 November 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 3 years, 9 months, 21 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract will include the option to extend by up to two years after the initial end date of 31 August 2027, giving a maximum duration up to 31 August 2029. The contract is set at an initial value of £300,000 ex VAT (£360,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of £600,000 ex VAT (£720,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional services as detailed in the contract.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract will include the option to extend by up to two years after the initial end date of 31 August 2027, giving a maximum duration up to 31 August 2029. The contract is set at an initial value of £300,000 ex VAT (£360,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of £600,000 ex VAT (£720,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional services as detailed in the contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Full details are included in the Invitation to Tender document.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Full details are included in the Invitation to Tender document.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 October 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
13 October 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted through the Defence Sourcing Portal at https://contracts.mod.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Financial | Full details of the Financial Evaluation criteria and scoring are included in the Invitation to Tender document. |
Price |
| Technical | Full details of the Technical Evaluation criteria and scoring are included in the Invitation to Tender document. |
Quality |
Weighting description
The Tender evaluation will calculate the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) to The Authority. Full details are included in the Invitation to Tender document.
Other information
Payment terms
Payments to be made in accordance with Terms & Conditions. Full details are included in the Invitation to Tender document.
Description of risks to contract performance
The following risks could occur which could affect contract delivery or performance:
Changes in laws or regulations resulting in a need to amend the Contract timescales, costs, deliverables or scope.
Unexpected delays to delivery timescales due to either Authority, Contractor or third party actions resulting in a need to amend the Contract timescales, costs, deliverables or scope.
Unexpected changes to costs due to either Authority, Contractor or third party actions resulting in a need to amend the Contract timescales, costs, deliverables or scope.
Unexpected changes to volume of deliverables due to either Authority, Contractor or third party actions resulting in a need to amend the Contract timescales, costs, deliverables or scope.
Unexpected changes to scope of deliverables due to either Authority, Contractor or third party actions resulting in a need to amend the Contract timescales, costs, deliverables or scope.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
In this instance, a preliminary market engagement notice was not published because the need for this requirement was only identified and developed within the last two months. Therefore, issuing an advance notice so close to the release of this Tender notice would not have been beneficial. Additionally, the contracting authority has sufficient knowledge of the market and potential suppliers based on previous similar requirements and market research
Documents
Associated tender documents
20250917-715386451-Invitation to Tender.pdf
Invitation to Tender
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Navy Commercial, NCHQ, Whale Island
Portsmouth
PO2 8BY
United Kingdom
Email: NAVYFD-COMRCL-ProcureTeam@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government