Protective shelters

Tender description

Supply of expeditionary protective structures, accessories and spares. Babcock DSG Limited, acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority) is considering establishing an enabling contract to supply main equipment, assemblies and spares in support of Expeditionary protective structures to the British Army. The duration shall be firm for 4 years. The articles to be supplied are codified to NATO stock numbers (NSNs). The manufacturers part number (MPN) as stated on the Codification support information system (CSIS) is to be supplied. The MPN supplied must accurately reflect a valid reference to the NSN as listed on CSIS and the source of supply being from the corresponding NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE).As a guideline, 3.2 and 5.2 references are preferable, 3.9 and 5.9 references are deemed as obsolete references unless written evidence can be provided to the contrary. The equipment to be procured or supported is: — expeditionAry protective accommodation domestic (EPA) D, — expeditionary protective accommodation technical (EPA) T, — enhanced protective wall (EPW). Protective wall. Lightweight bunker roof (LBR). Babcock DSG Ltd reserve the right to add similar items to the Contract during its lifetime. Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on Defence contracts online (DCO) by completing the Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). The PQQ shall be assessed on DCO using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the authority to down select to between 5 and 10 economic operators who will be invited to Tender.. Only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion will be invited to tender. To access the PQQ, suppliers must log in to Defence Contracts Online at www.contracts.mod.uk and go to your Response manager. Access to the PQQ requires a code, which can be found at paragraph VI line 3. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. Please also ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite 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 (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324. An electronic copy of the draft Tender documentation is provided on the supporting documents tab of the PQQ. These documents are for information only and you are not required to comment on or respond to them. You should only submit a response to the PQQ. In accordance with the Government's transparency agenda, Babcock DSG Ltd shall publish the Tender and Contract documents online. Further guidance shall be provided with the Invitation to Tender (ITT). 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 only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.