Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2017-01-10
Buyer: Ministry of Defence, Ships, Other
Country: UK
Region: Bristol, City of
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
CPV classification: 43328100
Estimated value: 20000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2017-02-09
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Hydraulic equipment. Hydraulic equipment. Hydraulic Equipment. MSS has a future requirement for the manufacture, supply, repair, and provision of technical assistance services (PDS) for a wide and diverse range of hydraulic equipment used on-board Royal Navy vessels. The requirement will cover general and heavy duty hydraulic equipment (to include but not necessarily limited to submarine hydraulics, davits, cranes, aircraft/personnel lifts, steering and stabiliser equipment). The will include the supply and repair of equipments for 1st level systems in accordance with the requirements of SSP25. It will also encompass the requirement to supply and repair equipment in accordance with low magnetic signature applications. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate competence and experience with the manufacture, supply, repair, provision of technical services and, in some instances, testing of hydraulic equipment. The equipment/systems will include, but is not necessarily limited to:
The contract may contain lists of items that will only require pricing during the duration of the contract when ordered by the Authority. Suppliers wishing to express an interest in this requirement are required to complete and submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to confirm their suitability including a copy of their accredited 3rd Party (or Government Issued) Quality Management System (QMS) certification which includes an appropriate scope to meet the requirement.
Lot 1 — Specialised Hydraulic Equipment (including an element of First Level Equipment Supplied and and Repaired under the requirements of Sea Systems Publication No 25 (quality assurance for safety in submarines)).
Lot 1 contains equipment for which MacTaggart Scott are the Original Equipment Manufacturer and includes a wide range of equipment fitted to HM Ships and Submarines. It comprises Hydraulic Plants, Mast Raising Equipment, Vent Valves, Secondary Propulsion Systems, Mooring and Anchoring equipment, fitted to the Submarine Flotilla. In addition, it includes Aircraft Lift Equipment, Lifts and Davits, Hydraulic Plants, Mooring and Anchoring Equipment and Helicopter Handling Equipment, fitted to the Surface Ship Flotilla.
There are 3 LOTs, bidders can bid for 1 or all 3, or any combination of Equipment Lots. Bidders are to complete a PQQ and note that Question 23 only applies to LOTs 1 and/or 2.
Tenderers are to indicate in their PQQ response which lots they wish to be considered for. The Authority reserves the right to select tenderers to bid for fewer lots than they asked to be considered for and may ultimately award fewer lots to a successful tenderer than they bid for.
No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, indeed there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice.
No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.
Lot 2 exclusively contains equipment covered by the requirements of Sea Systems Publication No 25 (quality assurance for safety in submarines) which controls the manufacture, supply and repair of First Level Equipment, fitted to the Submarine Flotilla. The Lot includes a range of consumable and permanent equipment supplied by a number of OEMs. Any company bidding for this Lot must have a proven record of dealing with the complex requirements associated with the supply and repair of First Level Equipment in accordance with the requirements of SSP25. This will include the requirement to ensure the correct flow down of information between the Prime and any subcontracting organisation. A fully signed and agreed Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) will be required between the Prime and any subcontracting organisation. The TAA is an important management tool which enables both the Prime and the Contracting Authority to maintain control over the sub-contracting process. The timing and extent of the TAA coverage will be discussed at a later stage of the process but pre-contract commitment of the Prime to the fully engage with sub-contractors, via a TAA, will be required.
There are 3 LOTs, bidders can bid for 1 or all 3, or any combination of Equipment Lots. Bidders are to complete a PQQ and note that Question 23 only applies to LOTs 1 and/or 2.
Tenderers are to indicate in their PQQ response which lots they wish to be considered for. The Authority reserves the right to select tenderers to bid for fewer lots than they asked to be considered for and may ultimately award fewer lots to a successful tenderer than they bid for.
No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, indeed there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice.
No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.
Lot 3 contains various equipment which includes a wide range of both consumable and permanent hydraulic equipment. It contains, valves, pumps, filters and motors for both surface ships and submarines. It includes an element of equipment which is covered by the low magnetic requirements for the MCMV and SMRH vessels.
There are 3 LOTs, bidders can bid for 1 or all 3, or any combination of Equipment Lots. Bidders are to complete a PQQ and note that Question 23 only applies to LOTs 1 and/or 2.

Eligibility requirements: (a) Appropriate statements from the economic operator's bankers or where appropriate, evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance. (b) The presentation of balance-sheets or extracts from the balance-sheets, where publication of the balance-sheet is required under the law of the country in which the economic operator is established. (c) Where appropriate, a statement, covering the three previous financial years of the economic operator, of:(i) the overall turnover of the business of the economic operator; and (ii) where appropriate, the turnover in respect of the work, works, goods or services which are of a similar type to the subject matter of the contract. A minimum 2 years audited accounts or equivalent information will be required at PQQ stage. Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: (if applicable). If the total estimated annual contract value of those lots for which the supplier expresses interest is greater than 40% of the supplier's turnover, the Authority reserves the right to exclude the supplier from being selected to tender except where the supplier provides, to the satisfaction of the Authority, evidence showing it has sufficient economic and financial capability, e.g. such evidence may include: (1) Any additional information proving it has sufficient economic and financial resources to deliver the requirement; and (2) State whether the supplier is willing to provide the Authority with an indemnity, guarantee or bank bond. A financial assessment will be undertaken on the supplier's financial status. An overall pass / fail judgment will be made after considering areas such as turnover. profit, et assets, liquidity, gearing and capacity. This assessment will include the Parent company where applicable. An independent financial assessment obtained from a reputable credit rating organisation will be utilised as part of this process
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: A minimum 2 years audited accounts or equivalent information will be required at PQQ stage. Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: (if applicable). If the total estimated annual contract value of those lots for which the supplier expresses interest is greater than 40 % of the supplier's turnover, the Authority reserves the right to exclude the supplier from being selected to tender except where the supplier provides, to the satisfaction of the Authority, evidence showing it has sufficient economic and financial capability, e.g. such evidence may include: (1) Any additional information proving it has sufficient economic and financial resources to deliver the requirement; and (2) State whether the supplier is willing to provide the Authority with an indemnity, guarantee or bank bond. A financial assessment will be undertaken on the supplier's financial status. An overall pass / fail judgment will be made after considering areas such as turnover. profit, et assets, liquidity, gearing and capacity. This assessment will include the Parent company where applicable. An independent financial assessment obtained from a reputable credit rating organisation will be utilised as part of this process.