Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2016-03-08
Buyer: The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO)
Country: DK
Region: DANMARK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 35700000: Military electronic systems | 35720000: Intelligence and surveillance systems

Technical requirements: The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (hereinafter referred to as DALO) plans to invite tenders for a framework agreement regarding the acquisition of Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (hereinafter referred to as RCWS) and is therefore looking for information on how to structure a possible future tender. As a part of the preparation DALO would like to invite potential contractors to discussions (technical dialogue, cf. preamble 49 to the Defence and Security Sector Directive) regarding the framework agreement for the purpose of gathering information to be used for the preparation of tender documents.
The purpose of this request for information (RFI) is to understand how the best possible tender can be arranged both for DALO and the suppliers according to the EC regulations. It should be stressed that this notice is not a call for tender and participation in the discussions will not be required for later participation in the possible future tender.
The discussions are currently expected to take place in the period from the date of dispatch of this notice until May 2016. DALO plans to conduct the discussions via Mercell Sourcing Services, however, DALO may decide to host meetings with participants.
DALO wishes to enter a framework agreement regarding the acquisition of RCWS, including a sustainment agreement covering spare parts and technical support. By a RCWS DALO understands a complete weapon station consisting of 3 main components a) the part outside the vehicle exclusive of weapon and sensors (the base) b) sensors or sensor package and c) the man machine interface (MMI) with display, control handle(s) and other controls. DALO also wishes with this RFI to explore the possibilities of entering a framework agreement that covers RCWS for the Danish Army, Navy and Special Forces.
The purchaser is using Mercell Sourcing Services for this RFI, to notify your interest and get access to any documents you must copy and paste the following link into the address part on your browser http://permalink.mercell.com/57048620.aspx
If your not a lincesee of Mercell Denmark A/S, fill out a registration for your company. The registration is required for your participation and is free of charge. After sending the registration you have free access to all documents. You will receive access codes to www.mercell.dk during normal working hours and can then access the RFI documents. For the discussions DALO has prepared a Request for Information Questionnaire where the potential contractors are asked to give their opinion on commercial and technical matters. DALO would like to strongly encourage the potential contractors to obtain the questionnaire via Mercell Sourcing Service, please see Annex A.I, and return it in filled out form — preferably in English and no later than 1.4.2016.
DALO may arrange subsequent technical dialogue meetings with participants in order to gain further insight into the information obtained from the RFI questionnaire.
Potential contractors are kindly made aware, that aside from the Request for Information, no further information regarding the tender material, documents, conditions or the tender procedure is available prior to the publication of the contract notice. DALO emphasizes that this notice is not a call for pre-qualification applications, and participation in the discussions will not be required for pre-qualification in the coming call for tenders. It should furthermore be stressed that replies given during the period of discussion will not in any way be part of any later assessment.