Untitled procurement — UK public procurement notice

Name: Procurement Process ocds-h6vhtk-03eb08
Creator: Ministry of Defence
Published: 2023-07-27T15:59:10.000Z
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Authority: Ministry of Defence (Central government)

GoodsRestricted

Sectors: Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment (35) Delivery: South West (UKK)

Budget not disclosed Value not published

Submissions closed 28 Aug 2023

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Provision of a replacement Crewman’s torch/Night light. This capability should:

(1) The user shall be able to (TUSBAT) operate the system within the operating envelope and limitations of the host platform. Applicable to RW aircraft and expected flight envelope is at low level.

(2) The user requires a system that permits normal or emergency egress from the host platform.

(3) The user requires a system that shall operate independently of, and not, interfere with, existing A/C systems including Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)

(4) The user requires a system that is sufficiently robust to allow sustained operation in a military aviation environment.

(5) The user shall be able to charge torch from mains electricity.

(6) The user shall be able to operate the light single handed and weigh less than 3 kgs.

(7) The user shall be at to tether the torch to either himself or the air frame when using in open doors. This tether solution shall be sufficiently robust to allow sustained operation in a military aviation environment.

(8) The light should be able to operate in both white light and IR light modes

(9) Be capable of at least 4000-lumens.

(10) Be effective out to at least 1500m.

(11) Be powered by internal battery for no less than 60 minutes constant operation

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(12) Have a built in power level indicator, compatible with Night Vision Googles

DPQQ available at:

https://contracts.mod.uk/go/3334282301893F519646

CPV: Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment · Purchase

What it takes to win

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add more

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 more…
“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) 2. 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 3. 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 more…
“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) 2. 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 3. 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…

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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: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 27 Jul 2023, 16:59 BST
Last source update: 27 Jul 2023, 16:59 BST
Classification (CPV): Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipmentPurchase
Delivery area: South West (UKK)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eb08

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.