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Published 22 Feb 2022, 22:45 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

703089450/PEDT/0025-Air Purification Equipment Support (APES) Framework

Official notice

Authority: Ministry of Defence (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement6 lotsGoodsRestrictedMax 3 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£30,000,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 31 May 2022
Lots 6max 3 won per supplier

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Navy has an ongoing requirement for in-service provision of Submarine Air Purification equipment availability and capability for vessels that are under the control of Navy Command Head Quarters (NCHQ).

The requirement for Submarine Air Purification Equipment Support (APES) is covered by several Master Equipment’s and materials fitted to submarines. This is inclusive of the Trafalgar, Vanguard and Astute class submarines and any new classes of submarine that may be introduced during the lifetime of the air purification project.

CPV: Attack submarine nuclear fuelled · Purchase · Repair and maintenance services · Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled · Submarines · Support equipment

How this framework works

From the published notice
Framework period
… – … (7 yrs)
Framework value
£50,000,000

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · no lot values published · win at most 3 of them
Lot #1Water Front Support Inclusive of Service and Asset Availability

Provision of continuous availability and capability of Air Purification systems required to support nuclear powered submarines. To ensure the delivery of equipment availability covering Specific Master Equipment’s and Consumables, the provision of post design services, the provision of SQEP technical resource, the procurement of Spares, and the repair of damaged spares to a serviceable new condition inclusive of relevant testing and calibration. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk ↗ for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Lot #2Consumable Ordering

Provision of up to 10 Different Air Purification Consumables, orders are to be placed as required, and delivery location determined. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk ↗ for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Lot #3Post Design Services

Provision of post design services, the provision of SQEP technical resource, the repair of damaged spares to a serviceable new condition inclusive of relevant testing and calibration, and the testing of specific equipment's. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk ↗ for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Lot #4Water Front Support Inclusive of Service and Asset AvailabilityPlanned Scotland

Provision of continuous availability and capability of Air Purification systems required to support nuclear powered submarines. To ensure the delivery of equipment availability covering Specific Master Equipment’s and Consumables, the provision of post design services, the provision of SQEP technical resource, the procurement of Spares, and the repair of damaged spares to a serviceable new condition inclusive of relevant testing and calibration.

Delivery: Scotland · HMNB Clyde
Lot #5Consumable OrderingPlanned South West

Provision of up to 10 Different Air Purification Consumables, orders are to be placed as required, and delivery location determined.

Delivery: South West · Delivery of Consumable to HMNB Devonport or HMNB Clyde
Lot #6Post Design ServicesPlanned Scotland

Provision of post design services, the provision of SQEP technical resource, the repair of damaged spares to a serviceable new condition inclusive of relevant testing and calibration, and the testing of specific equipment's.

Delivery: Scotland

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: Lot 1- Water Front Support Inclusive of Service and Asset Availability, Lot 2 - Consumable Ordering Lot 3 - Post Design Services
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender:

    1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)
    • Browse to the eSourcing Portal
    • Click the “Click here to register” link
    • Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”
    • Enter your correct business and user details
    • Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete
    • You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)
    1. Express an Interest in the tender
    • Login to the portal with the username/password
    • Click the "PQQs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires open to any registered supplier)
    • Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.
    • Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.
    • This will move the PQQ into your “My PQQs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)
    • Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box
    1. Responding to the tender
    • You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting)
    • You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification
    • Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ
    • There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)

    If you require any furt…

  • Suitability

    Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender:

    1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)
    • Browse to the eSourcing Portal
    • Click the “Click here to register” link
    • Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”
    • Enter your correct business and user details
    • Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete
    • You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)
    1. Express an Interest in the tender
    • Login to the portal with the username/password
    • Click the "PQQs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires open to any registered supplier)
    • Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.
    • Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.
    • This will move the PQQ into your “My PQQs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)
    • Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box
    1. Responding to the tender
    • You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting)
    • You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification
    • Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ
    • There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)

    If you require any furt…

What this means for your bid
  • “703089450/PEDT/0025-Air Purification Equipment Support (APES) Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted
Legal basis
CELEX · 32009L0081 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (Directive 2009/81/EC)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
22 Feb 2022, 22:45 GMT
Last source update
29 Nov 2023, 12:50 GMT
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-035197
Classification (CPV)
Attack submarine nuclear fuelledPurchaseRepair and maintenance servicesStrategic submarine nuclear fuelledSubmarinesSupport equipment
Delivery area
South West (UKK11)Scotland (UKM81)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-031a36 Find a Tender
Related procedures1

Publisher note: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Defence Sourcing Portal · Who buys & how to bid on MOD DSP
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · registration requires an NCAGE code — obtain in advance · before you can bid: NCAGE
Appointment period ends
31 May 2022, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

25 Feb 2022 → 29 Nov 2023 · 3 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    25 Feb 2022
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    31 May 2022, 12:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    29 Nov 2023, 12:50 GMT

Notice history

4 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 May 2022
  1. Status changed to active
    4 May 2022, 15:00 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    4 May 2022, 15:00 BST
  3. Deadline published: 31 May 2022, 12:00 BST
    4 May 2022, 15:00 BST
  4. Buyer details updated
    29 Nov 2023, 12:50 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—Text703089450/PEDT/0025-N/AN/A

The Authority has taken the decision not to proceed with the above Framework Procurement. This Procurement Strategy has been abandoned and will be reviewed.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Ministry of Defence

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsDefence SDA PEDT, MOD Abbey Wood, #3114 NH3 Ash 1C, Bristol, South West, BS34 8JHContact name, email

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.