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Published 17 Apr 2024, 14:22 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Viking Gliders Support Contract

Official notice

Authority: Ministry of Defence (Central government)

2 lotsGoodsCompetitive procedure with negotiationMax 2 lots per supplier
Published estimate£7,700,000total for 2 lots
Submissions closed 20 May 2024
Lots 2max 2 won per supplier
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Mar 2028 · extension options published · starts 1 Apr 2025

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

United Kingdom Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) has a requirement to contract with a competent organisation(s) to cover the provision of -

Lot 1 - post design services, supply of aircraft modification sets, the preparation and supply of amendments to technical publications and other documents relating to the Viking TMk1 (Grob G103A Twin II Acro) Glider Aircraft.

Lot 2 - Provision of spares including, type specific aircraft parts, general aircraft spares, launch consumables, and other consumables for use on and associated with the Grob Viking TMk1 glider aircraft.

Expressions of interest ate via DPQQ www.contracts.mod.uk/go/37051265018EEC2E176B ↗

CPV: Gliders · Parts for aircraft · Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£6,416,000 together) · win at most 2 of them
Lot #1Viking PDS Support 3 yrsPublished value£4,425,000

United Kingdom Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) has a requirement to contract with an organisation(s) to cover the provision of post design services, supply of aircraft modification sets, the preparation and supply of amendments to technical publications and other documents relating to the Viking TMk1 (Grob G103A Twin II Acro) Glider Aircraft.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 31 Mar 2028 (3 yrs)
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Extensions: There will be 2 options in total in addition to the 3-year firm priced contract. Option 1: 1 year firm price extension Option 2: 1 year firm price extension These options extend the contract to a possible total length of 5 years.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2The Provision of spares for the Grob Viking TMk1 Glider Aircraft 3 yrsPublished value£1,991,000

Provision of spares including, type specific aircraft parts, general aircraft spares, launch consumables, and other consumables for use on and associated with the Grob Viking TMk1 glider aircraft, to be delivered to RAF Syerston.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 31 Mar 2028 (3 yrs)
Delivery: UK · NUTS code: UKF16 South Nottinghamshire Main site or place of performance: South Nottinghamshire.
Extensions: There will be 2 options in total in addition to the 3-year firm priced contract. Option 1: 1 year firm price extension Option 2: 1 year firm price extension These options extend the contract to a possible total length of 5 years.Variant bids: not allowed

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: Lots 1 and 2
Successive reduction
Candidates will be reduced successively across stages

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
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
17 Apr 2024, 14:22 BST
Last source update
17 Apr 2024, 14:22 BST
Authority reference
710670450
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-012512
Classification (CPV)
GlidersParts for aircraftRepair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-045305 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this opportunity prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing [email protected] or Telephone 0800 282 324.

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

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://www.contracts.mod.uk ↗

Submission deadline
20 May 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Participation fee
document
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

17 Apr 2024 → 1 Apr 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    17 Apr 2024, 14:22 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    20 May 2024, 12:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    26 Jun 2024, 00:00 BST
  4. Contract starts
    1 Apr 2025, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS)

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsDefence MOD Abbey Wood,, Bristol, UK, BS34 8JHContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria