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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

Notice Type:MOD Contract Notice

GB-Huntingdon: F35 Works Beddown Programme at RAF Lakenheath
Region Codes: IE022

Section I: Contract Title
1. Contract Title: GB-Huntingdon: F35 Works Beddown Programme at RAF Lakenheath
2. Section (DIO only): Construction

Section II: Identification Numbers
1. MOD Contract Notice Nr: DIOCB2/076

Section III: Relevant Dates
1. Deadline for Expression of Interest: 07/08/2017
2. Proposed/Estimated ITT Issue Date: 31/01/2018
3. Proposed/Estimated ITT Return Date: 30/03/2018
4. Proposed Issue Date of Contract: 29/06/2018
5. Proposed Completion Date of Contract: 30/11/2020

Section IV: Issuing Branch / Organisation Details
1. Notice Address
Ministry of Defence, DIO, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)
Bazalgette Pavilion, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon, PE28 2EA, United Kingdom
Tel. 01480 52451, Email: DIOComrcl-2e1@mod.uk
Attn: John Davies

Section V: Product / Service Descriptor Code
1. Industry Codes:
44000000 – Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (excepts electric apparatus).

Section VI: Summary of Requirements / Description of Work, Goods and Services
1. Summary of Requirements / Description of Work: Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (excepts electric apparatus). This advert is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) in completing a Pre- Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for the following F35 works requirement. The requirement is the Authority is looking for a Bidder to become a Prime Contractor for the F35 Aircraft Beddown Programme at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. The outline scope of the works will include mission critical and non-mission critical components.
This Notice invites interested parties to complete the attached Dynamic PQQ regarding the F35 Beddown Programme. The PQQ will be evaluated upon submission and a short list of Bidders will be prepared for going to Tender Invitation. The number of Tenders will be a minimum of 3 but no more than 5.
The F35 Beddown Programme involves construction and renovation for a number of buildings and infrastructure projects up to 25 buildings, examples being 6 Bay Flight Simulator, Squadron Operations/Aircraft Maintenance Unit and Hangars, Parking Aprons, Parts Store, Infrastructure, Fuel System Bay, Wash Rack/Corrosion Control, Dormitory block. There will also be a requirement for Demolition, adaption and alteration of existing buildings. The F35 Programme is estimated to be in the value range of between £180 – £250M. Additionally, the following services may also be required including Programme Management, Risk Management, Value Engineering, Project Planning, Construction Project Management in supporting Defence Infrastructure Organisation in the delivery of construction work for an F35 Aircraft Beddown Programme.
Using Competitive Negotiated procedure and potentially using NEC3 Option C Process, the Prime Contractor will be responsible for the design and build of the Main Campus Mission Critical elements (approximately 5 buildings) of the programme with a view to completing this element by November 2020. The remaining Infrastructure will follow as funding becomes available.
Experience required for this Programme of work is on 4th generation Fighter Aircraft Platforms, experience on 5th Generation platforms would be beneficial.

There are a number of specialist requirements that may have an impact on this Programme and the PQQ highlights potential considerations for the programme such as List X /High Security elements for specific elements of the build programme, the need for a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) with Lockheed Martin and the requirement for 4th Fighter Aircraft Generation Platforms experience and Airfield Certification.

There are a number of high security elements within the programme which must comply with ICD 705 and will limit employees to personnel from US/UK and EU Nationals (excluding ex-Warsaw Pact Countries).

Bidders wishing to go forward should complete the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire linked to this advert.
2. Main Place of Performance or Delivery: Mid-East
3. Can a supplier bid alone for only a part of the contract?: No
Section VII: Reverse Auction
1. Reverse Auction: No. A Reverse Auction, conducted using electronic means, will not be used as part of the procurement process for this requirement.

Section VIII: Estimated Value of Requirement
1. Estimated Value of Requirement: Category B1: 100M – 250M GBP

Section IX: QA Standards
1. QA Standards: BS EN ISO 9001 with appropriate scope

Section XII: Additional Information
1. Additional Information:
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From 2 April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications Policy (GSC) to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme. A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All suppliers to the Department are encouraged to make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC.

The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise.

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