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The current contract for Safety equipment – Framework Lead is projected to end on 29-DEC-18 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: Enabling Contract for the Service and Repair of Man Overboard Recovery Systems.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 1: Maintenance and repair services
NUTS code UKJ31

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with a single operator
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 500 000 and 800 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): Safety equipment. Background:
Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels are mandated in accordance with SOLAS and MCA directives to carry Man Overboard Recovery Systems (MORS). MORS are carried on both large and small vessels and there are two variants of the unit to meet different vessels requirements.
The 2 variants are:
– NSN O472 2090-99-974-9030 – Man Overboard Recovery Stretcher, part no. JCMOD110/2 and
– NSN O472 2090-99-709-0889 -Jason Cradle Fast Recovery Craft kit (with bag), part no. JCMOD0415/1.
Both variants are manufactured by Land and Marine Ltd but the servicing and repair of this equipment is carried out by approved service stations.
Requirement:
The Authority’s requirement is for a 4 year Enabling Contract to Service and Repair the following In-Service Man Overboard Recovery Systems to meet the MCA rules and regulations.
Note: It is an essential requirement of this contract that the successful bidder holds the OEM’s (Land and Marine Ltd) approved service station status for the duration of the contract.
The Authority is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers capable of satisfying this requirement.
The potential supplier shall demonstrate they hold current and recognised Quality Management System (QMS) certification, (ISO 9001:2008 or equivalent) which fully meets the scope of the requirement. Latest copies of their certificate shall be included with the expression of interest.
The potential supplier shall demonstrate they hold approved service station status for this equipment. Written evidence of this approval from the OEM (Land and Marine Ltd) shall be included with the expression of interest.
Those wishing to express an interest must do so via e-mail to the Authority’s nominated poc within the time limit specified.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: no

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: no