Transmitters & Antennas Lifecycle Manager (TALM).

Tender description

Why the Work is Being Done Problem to Be Solved Who Are the Users Early Market Engagement Early engagement has been carried out with CDS Defence & Security Ltd to develop the requirement and confirm the availability of a suitably qualified and experienced person. Work Already Done Existing Team Current Phase Work Location JSSU (Cyprus), Akrotiri, Cyprus. Working Arrangments The specialist shall be on-site for face to face advice for 232 days per calendar year unless attending meetings as described below. The supplier shall submit a bid to include all life-support costs including housing, schooling, medical insurance, relocation expenses for the period of performance. The specialist will be expected to attend: 2 x three-week long OEM orientation visits at their overseas location; 1 x one-week long UK-based project meeting; and 2 x one-week long overseas-based project meeting per year (Mar - Sep/Jan respectively), the cost of which shall be included in the supplier's bid cost. Security Clearance Developed Vetting appropriate for TS clearance including an Enhanced Clearance. Additional T&Cs Bidders should include all travel, life support and associated costs within their bid. The annual contract cost should be invoiced in equal amounts through CP&F on a monthly basis. Skills & Experience In-depth knowledge of the current HF vacuum tube-based transmitter technologies and antenna systems employed at the JSSU transmitter site 5+ years current experience of the HF vacuum tube-based transmitter system 5+ years current experience of the large-scale antenna and mast systems 5+ years current experience of high-power RF switching matrix and high-power RF switches Must have strong written and verbal communications skills Nice to Haves Deep understanding of state of the art solid-state transmitter technologies in commercial development. Knowledge and understanding of RF sampling and performance monitoring techniques and technologies. A professionally recognised project management qualification (Prince, APMP). Understanding and experience of military culture and command lines. No. of Suppliers to Evaluate Proposal Criteria Cultural Fit Criteria Must be familiar with the military environment and be willing to work alongside regular military personnel and contractors. Must be willing to travel and work extended hours when necessary to meet operational demands and Major Servicing Periods and System Upgrade periods. Must be able to work as a team within a programme structure and with suppliers. Must be supportive of and mentor colleagues with less experience. Must have the ability to explain technical aspects to non-technical people. Payment Approach Assessment Method Reference Interview Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £980 (inc expenses and travel).