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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2022/S 000-031250/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Restricted procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Defence
Postal address: BS34 8JH
Town: Bristol
Postal code: BS34 8JH
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Thomas Neill
Email: thomas.neill103@mod.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions
I.5) Main activity
Defence

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: 4,000,000.00
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 31161900
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: The Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) is amodular power distribution system which comprises of a variety of interface units, cables and lighting used within tented accommodation and Field Hospitals(FH). LAPDS creates an electrical infrastructure that is adaptable and can be used in varying configurations to support a deployed capability.

II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The Authority has a requirement for the purchase, validation and through life support for Lighting and Power Distribution.
LAPDS is a plug-in, outdoor distribution system that supplies the power needs of temporary domestic and technical accommodation installations globally. It distributes three-phase and single-phase mains power (230V and 110V) available for catering, air conditioning, heating and welfare facilities. LAPDS can be supplied from generators via a Generator Interface Unit or from a permanent Host Nation Supply (HNS).
The Operational Infrastructure Delivery Team (OI DT), part of the Land Equipment Operating Centre in DE&S, is responsible for the procurement and in-service support of equipment used by the British ARMY during operations.
The Project Aim is to deliver additional Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) to replenish stocks and support Exercises and Operations until the future projects Manoeuvre Shelter (MAN S) and Static Infrastructure and Project (SIP) delivers a replacement. There are currently not enough In-Service LAPDS assets to meet the current operational reserve and support the increased demands and usage for LAPDS on Exercises and Operations. Therefore, this procurement is required to ensure the capability is uplifted to fulfil anticipated demands for on-going and future Operations and Exercises.
To provide potential providers with guidance on the desired scope, key requirements are summarised below. The key requirements set out are not exhaustive but does give an indication of the Users Key Requirements.
Equipment Key Requirements
a) LAPDS shall be able to operate in Core Region environments.
b) The system shall be capable of being transported and stored at the lowest value of atmospheric pressure for the highest elevation contemplated for NATO forces.
c) The system shall remain safe, with no drop in performance, when exposed to precipitation
d) LAPDS shall operate when under the effects of snow loading
e) LAPDS shall be protected from the effects of Lightning Strikes and Electrical Storms.
f) The System shall be suitable for transport, operation, maintenance and storage by personnel with a wide range of user characteristics
g) LAPDS shall be able to interface with current UK forces and civilian power generation equipment.
h) The System and associated elements shall be capable of disposal by the authority safely and economically at the end of its in-service life.
Logistical Support Key Requirements
ILS Elements to support initial equipment procurement, to include;
a) Supportability Analysis
b) Initial Spares identification and supply
c) Technical Documentations to support Trials, Training and initial delivery.
d) Training provision
ILS Elements to support the equipment throughout its In-Service life, to include
e) Continued spares support
f) Upkeep of Technical Documentation
g) OEM Repair capability
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: 2 Option years

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2022-12-01 Local time: 00:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date: 2022-12-09
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Duration in months:3(from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information:
In order to participate in this tender event, suppliers must login or register and access the DPQQ/ITT on the Defence Sourcing Portal.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Ministry of Defence
Town: Bristol
Postal code: BS34 8JH
Country: United Kingdom
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2022-11-04