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Procurement and support for Light Mobility Tactical Platforms (LTMP) Light. Quantity or scope: 703466451 LTMP Light Introduction Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) are a bespoke trading entity, and arm’s length body of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy and support all the equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force need to operate effectively. We work closely with industry, including through partnering agreements and private finance initiatives. More can be seen at MOD website- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support The Light Tactical Mobility Platform (LTMP) Project is to provide the Ministry of Defence with new high tactical mobility platforms that enable the user to conduct dismounted close combat manoeuvres. The Project has been split into two platform types, LTMP Light (Contract Number: 703466451) and LTMP Medium (Contract Number: 70457352) which is advertised separately. Suppliers are invited to bid against either or both Contracts under the respective adverts. This Advert relates to the Light platform. Specifications It is expected that this Contract will procure up to one hundred and fifty-six (156) x LTMP Light (Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)/ All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)) platforms, with potential options within the Contract to procure up to a maximum of three hundred and eleven (311) platforms inclusive of the initial procurement. The Contract is for the procurement and through life support of the platforms. - The Authority requires a supplier with a proven track record of providing support to a vehicle platform fleet. The specifications include, but are not limited to: -Minimum ground clearance of 180mm+ when fully laden. -Minimum speed of 40kph on road when platforms are towing a weight of 450kg. -Minimum Payload capacity is 270kg+. -The LTMP Light platform can be legally driven on UK highways/roads.  Please note, suppliers can only bid one (1) platform in this Tender. The initial support period will be for five (5) years with the option to extend for a further five (5) years in one (1) year iterations. The value advertised within this advert is inclusive of all potential options and is subject to future funding and approvals. Further details of the platform, quantities, options, and Contract duration shall be set out within the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The Project Team is running this procurement using the ITT process as set out in Chapter 16 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011. The Contract Classification is Official Sensitive. The Cyber risk profile for this requirement has been assessed as Very Low. Suppliers will be required to complete the Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) as part of the ITT. Pre-Qualification Tender Stage The DPQQ (Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) will be hosted in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). All Supplier responses will be submitted via the DSP. The DPQQ will close at 17:00 25th September 2023. The anticipated timetable for the whole procurement process is as follows: Activity Timetable DPQQ Responses Received (30 calendar days)- Planned Completion 25th September 2023 DPQQ Evaluation (Down selected to a Maximum of 5) - Planned Completion October 2023 ITT Issued (40 Calendar Days)- Planned Completion November 2023 Whilst it does not intend to do so, the Authority reserves the right to depart from this Tender timetable at its discretion and will notify Suppliers accordingly throughout the competition. As this competition is running in parallel to LTMP Medium (Contract Number: 704573452), the Authority will endeavour to deconflict the two Tender schedules. Selection Criteria It is a requirement that the potential Bidders shall supply a sample of two (2) platforms at the Trialling Date (estimated February 2024 – April 2024) at no cost to the Authority. As such, it will be necessary to confirm that this is achievable at the DPQQ stage. Should this not be possible, the supplier will be deemed non-compliant and excluded from progressing to the next stage. Suppliers are to note the Bid Validity period is likely to be approximately 300 days to allow for full approvals. This is due to the Trial Period, approvals and evaluations that need to be incorporated into the schedule. This will have no effect on the outcome of the ITT evaluation.