ARMOUR Centre Support Contract (Project ARGONAUT)

Concepts

• armour centre support contract
• warminster
• education and training
• support service solution
• support services
• maintenance of armoured vehicles
• armour centre
• specialist training
• tactical communication information services
• provision of stores delivery

Location

Wiltshire CC: Bovington and Lulwoth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Description

The ARMOUR Centre Support Contract will deliver an effective and efficient training and support service solution to the ARMOUR Centre located at Bovington and Lulworth. This requirement will encompass delivery of training, maintenance and support services required to enable the outputs pertinent to Defence’s reference point for Mounted Close Combat, specialist Dismounted and tactical Communication Information Services, currently provided under an existing contract TMASS2 and new services to address and meet planned and future emerging needs. The services to be delivered are detailed below (see Statement of Requirement (SOR) for further information: a. Provide teaching and instructional services: b. Design, develop and update training packages. c. Provision of stores delivery and accounting services including an Arms store, fuel point and all transport related services. d. Management and operation of an Ammunition Compound. e. Delivery of Physical Training Instruction. f. Level 1 Maintenance of Armoured Vehicles (basic maintenance, to include but not limited to screen wash replacement, tyre changes, etc ) and provision of qualified drivers for the same vehicles. The following anticipated new services may be incorporated into the start or future contract timeline ((dependent on Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) platform programme activity)): a. Provide instruction on the new Ajax family of vehicles. b. Provide instruction on the new Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV). c. Provide instruction on the new variation of Warrior vehicle post capability enhancement programme. d. Provide instruction on the new (enhanced) Challenger 2 vehicles.

Total Quantity or Scope

The contract is for a period of 7 years. There are no planned options beyond this period

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services
• 80510000 - Specialist training services
• 80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles
• 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Indicators

• An E-Auction will not be used.
• Access to documents is free.
• Deposits and guarantees may be required.
• Economic restrictions apply.
• Financing restrictions apply.
• Bidders must have a specified legal form.
• Miscellaneous restrictions apply.
• The operator's personal situation may be considered.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

OPPORTUNITY - 701434377-PQQ 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 intends to invite no more than 4 Economic Operators to tender for this requirement and will therefore conduct a pre-qualification exercise to assist in any down select. Only those Economic Operators who can demonstrate a sufficient level of economic and financial standing and technical or professional ability against the Authority's pre-qualification criteria may be invited to tender. Should more than 4 (or fewer than 4) Economic Operators fulfil the selection criteria, the Authority reserves the right to conduct a further down selection. Full details on how to access the 'Dynamic' Pre-Qualification Questionnaire linked to this advert are contained in the final two paragraphs below. The Authority reserves the right to seek independent financial and market advice to validate information declared, or to assist in any pre-qualification evaluation. A Cyber Risk Assessment has been carried out for this requirement. The risk has been assessed as MODERATE, and the reference number is RAR-PWX78Y2B. Potential suppliers should log on at the address below and complete a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ), the results of which must be submitted along with the bidder's tender response. https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk DOWN SELECT PROCESS Detailed in the DPQQ Guidance Document included in the supporting documentation. Bidders should note that any draft ITN documents included in the supporting documentation are for information purposes ONLY, at this stage. 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. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice, you will also have visibility of the deadline date, once you accessed the DSP as the opening and closing date is visible within the opportunity. 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 (FAQs) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DSP Helpdesk by emailing support@contracts.mod.uk or Telephone 0800 282 324.