Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-05-15
Buyer: Ministry of Defence, Submarines, Other
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
CPV classification: 90711500 | 90730000
Estimated value:  GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-06-12
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Environmental monitoring other than for construction. Pollution tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation. In Sept 2021 the current support contract for the portable atmosphere monitoring abilities to the UK Armed forces will end, leading to an impact in capability. The aim of the PAMS contract is to maintain specific portable monitoring capabilities post 2021 and set the conditions for a new support contract which will provide spares, maintenance, repairs and obsolescence identification.
The potential provider will be able to contract directly with SDA PEDT SMS to deliver this enduring capability to the UK Armed Forces
atmosphere monitoring equipment is used across a broad range of platforms; their function is critical in maintaining a safe operating environment for personnel. Predominantly the monitors under this contract are portable pieces of equipment either carried or attached to personnel clothing. However, there are also two fixed monitors that form part of the requirement within this contract
monitors supported and any spares procured through the contract must comply with the submarine materials toxicity database. ensuring that all materials used are compliant with the relevant legislation.
As PAMS are used across different platform types, where equipment is dual purpose the equipment must have the ability to provide the most accurate level of detection as specified within the user requirements document.
Tenderers will be required to maintain spares availability for specified monitors to meet platform demands.
Tenderers must be able to provide a service and maintenance capability for all specified monitors within the user requirement document (URD).
Tenderers shall be responsible for obsolescence identification and be able to recommend appropriate fit, form and function replacement equipment, in conjunction with subject matter experts from within the authority. This replacement equipment will be required to be tested and accredited for use by the MoD through the applicable route as defined by the authority at that time.
Tenderers will be responsible to ensure that they are satisfied with the defined specification and scope of work required. Subsequent claims for additional cost or requests for extensions of time, which can be attributed to a lack of understanding by the supplier will not be considered.
Due to the nature of this equipment and its life safety status. Tenderers should make themselves aware of all relevant legislation and ensure that they are able to meet all of the legal requirements regarding this equipment and its support and maintenance.
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.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 instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions 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 link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification.
Advertising regime OJEU: this contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk
As stated below, to respond to this opportunity you must register via the DCO website: http://www.contracts.mod.uk and use access code: A4JQG933PE to access the DPQQ and supporting documents.
Please read the documents contained within the supporting documents section before completing the DPQQ:
Clarification questions will be anonymised and answers will be uploaded as a supporting document to the DPQQ. If multiple potential providers ask similar questions these will be amalgamated into one question.