Next Generation Countermeasure - 704824450 - Contract Notice

Concepts

• bristol
• strategic submarine nuclear fuelled
• next
• 704824450
• generation
• countermeasure
• secret uk eyes only level
• minimum pre-qualification standards
• itpd
• minimum standards

Location

Description

Expressions of Interests are sought from Potential Providers that have the capability to develop and supply a countermeasure system for current in-service and potential future platforms. This system will be known as the Next Generation Countermeasure (NGCM) and falls with the wider Underwater Defensive Aids Suite (UDAS) delivery Programme. This procurement will be undertaken following the competitive dialogue procurement process. The NGCM project is to be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Requirement (SOR) and Systems Requirements Document (SRD), which will be issued with the Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD). The Contract is also to provide: - Trials & Testing - Combat System Integration - Initial Support Solution including Equipment & Technical Support - An initial Training Needs Analysis (TNA) - Post Design Services as required The initial Contract duration is estimated to be for a period of 7 years. The ITPD will also include the scope for 2 integration options. If appropriate only 1 option will be exercised. The Authority intends to arrive at a shortlist of a maximum of three tenderers who meet minimum pre-qualification standards. Potential Providers are to note that to fulfil this requirement, the chosen supplier will be exposed to and required to safeguard nationally sensitive information/data bearing a security classification up to and including SECRET UK EYES ONLY level. The Authority therefore requires Potential Providers to have Provisional Facility Security Clearance (FSC) status to manage these security requirements throughout the entire supply chain by the ITPD issue date. Information regarding additional exclusion criteria, minimum standards and the criteria for down selecting Potential Providers can be found within the DPQQ.

CPV Codes

• 35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled

Other Information

DSP Opportunity link https://contracts.mod.uk/go/2667919401834561E1B9 DPQQ https://contracts.mod.uk/go/45040143018E9E76B4D3 Link to eSourcing Portal https://contracts.mod.uk