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Published 19 May 2022, 10:52 BST

Official UK procurement notice

703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram

Official notice

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

ServicesRestricted
Published estimate£700,000exc. VAT
Submissions closed 20 Jun 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The DE&S Boats Team, part of the UK MOD, has a requirement for the Training Vessel (TV) Sir Tristram to undergo a number of improvements to a specified set of requirements to extend its life to 2026. An 8-week window has been identified between December 2022 and February 2023 in which work shall be undertaken. Tristram is now a training vessel used predominantly to simulate real life scenarios at sea. The vessel is moored in Portland Harbour, Dorset, UK and is not subject to the normal loads and strains of a sea going vessel.

The scope of the improvements is expected to include but will not be limited to;

  • CCTV at entry ways on Port and Starboard. At least 2 CCTV cameras
  • LED lighting with dimmer and adjustable light colour to green and red
  • New Porta Cabin that includes small kitchen
  • Refit of toilets facilities (male and female)
  • Replacement of all access platforms and stairs
  • Re-preservation/refurbishment of deck, fittings and other structures

CPV: Defence services, military defence services and civil defence services · Vessel repair services

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
Conditions of participation6
  • 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…

  • Economic & financial standing

    Please also refer to Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for 703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram

  • Economic & financial standing

    Please refer to Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for 703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for 703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for 703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram

Legal form for consortia
If a group of economic operators submits a bid, the group must nominate a lead organisation to deal with the Authority. The Authority shall require the group to form a legal entity before entering into the contract.
Second stage candidates
2–4 candidates invited to tender

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
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
19 May 2022, 10:52 BST
Last source update
24 May 2022, 14:16 BST
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-014298
Classification (CPV)
Defence services, military defence services and civil defence servicesVessel repair services
Delivery area
South West (UKK25)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-033b1f Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

Tasks will be payable either upon successful completion of individual tasks or a milestone payment scheme will be agreed on a case by case basis .

Contract terms
Other terms

The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by a Security Aspects Letter, the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of the Security Aspects Letter to reflect any changes in national law or government policy whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies or otherwise.

The maximum level of protective marking is Official Sensitive.

The Cyber Risk Assessment access code is: Ref: 658781727

The Cyber Risk Level for this requirement is very low.

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
Submission deadline
20 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Deposits and guarantees

An indemnity, guarantee or bank bond may be required to support the contract The Authority reserves the right to ask for an indemnity, (parent company) guarantee or bank bond if the supplier does not meet the required standard for economic and financial standing.

Timeline

24 May 2022 → 20 Jun 2022 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published
    24 May 2022, 14:16 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    20 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST

Notice history

2 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 May 2022
  1. Buyer details updated
    19 May 2022, 11:38 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    24 May 2022, 14:16 BST
Published amendments (2 · 0 deadline changes)
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—TextTitle attributed to the contract to be amended · II.1.1)70987654 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) Sir Tristram703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram
—TextWording to be inserted in the Top box after "Criteria regarding the personal situation of economic operators (that may lead to their exclusion) including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers. Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:" · III.2.1)—The Authority will apply all the offences listed in Article 39(1) of Directive 2009/81/EC (implemented as Regulation 23(1) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 in the UK) and all of the professional misconducts listed at Article 39(2) of Directive 2009/81/EC (see also Regulation 23(2) in the DSPCR 2011) to the decision of whether a Candidate is eligible to be invite…
—TextWording to be inserted in the top left box after "Criteria regarding the economic and financial standing of economic operators (that may lead to their exclusion). Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:" · III.2.2)Please also refer to Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Guidance Instructions for 703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) TristramThree years audited accounts (if applicable) or equivalent information will be sought through a formal Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
—TextWording to be inserted in the top left box after "Criteria regarding the technical and/or professional ability of economic operators (that may lead to their exclusion) (if applicable). Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:" · III.2.3)Please refer to Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Guidance Instructions for 703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) TristramThe Authority requires information to evaluate technical capability which will be sought through a formal pre-qualification questionnaire stage. Please refer to Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Guidance Instructions for 703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram.
—TextWording to be inserted in the top right box after "Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:" · III.2.2)—The Authority reserves the right to exclude a potential tenderer if the estimated annual contract value of between £600,000 and £700,000 is greater than 50% of the potential provider’s turnover. The Authority will allow the potential provider to demonstrate it has the necessary financial capacity to deliver the contract by other means such as a deed of guarantee from its bank or insurance company…
—TextWording to be inserted in top right box after "Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:" · III.2.3)—The Authority will invite the top four highest scoring Potential Providers who have scored equal to or more than 30% to take into the next phase of the procurement process. Potential Providers responses to the Technical Envelope of the PQQ will be assessed using the scoring method detailed in the Guidance Instructions. If a Potential Provider is assessed as scoring a FAIL for any Project Question …

2 amendments published without a description.

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 Ash 2A # 3203, Abbey Wood South, Bristol, South West, BS34 8JHContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Ministry of Defence - Defence Equipment and SupportReview body BristolContact email

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.