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Type of document: Tender issued
Country: United Kingdom

MOD Contract Bidders Notice
GB-Bristol: The Design, Production and Supply of Weather Covers

Region Codes:: Not Provided

Section I: Contract Title
Contract Title: GB-Bristol: The Design, Production and Supply of Weather Covers

Section II: Identification Numbers
MOD Contract Notice Nr: ZB64J9V6WT
ITT Number: 700008308

Section III: Relevant Dates
Proposed/Estimated ITT Issue Date: 30/06/2021
Proposed/Estimated ITT Return Date: 12/08/2021
Proposed Issue Date of Contract: 15/09/2021
Proposed Completion Date of Contract: 15/09/2026

Section IV: Issuing Branch / Organisation Details
Notice Address
Official Name: Ministry of Defence, Weapons, International Guns, Missiles and Rockets (IGMR) Project Team
Address: MOD Abbeywood
Town: Bristol
Telephone: +44 03067933347
Email: DESWpnsComrcl-IGMR-CM1b@mod.gov.uk
For attention of: Carlie Seymour
Postcode: BS34 8JH
Country: United Kingdom
Fax:
Internet Address:

Section V: Product / Service Descriptor Code
Industry Codes:
18143000 – Protective gear.

Section VI: Summary of Requirements / Description of Work
Summary of Requirements / Description of Work: Protective gear. To design, produce and supply Weather Covers for a range of Weapon Systems on the exposed upper decks of HM Ships and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Vessels.
The Weather Covers must be capable of protecting the weapons from the effects of the weather and seas in the naval generic environment and be easily and quickly removable. They must be water resistant to air born pollutants and UV degradation and be conveniently stored when not in use.

Section VII: Contract Strategy
Contract Strategy: Prime Contract

Section VIII: Contractors Invited to Bid
Contractors Invited to Bid:

Official name: Babcock International Group
Postal Address: Devonport Royal Dockyard, Devonport
City: Plymouth
Postcode: PL1 4SG
Country:
ContactPoint:
For Attention Of: Martin Head
Telephone: +44 7730733 703
Email: Martin.Head@babcock.r.mil.uk
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? Not Provided
Official name: Stuart Canvas Products
Postal Address: 6 Hardwick Grange, Warrington
City: Cheshire
Postcode: WA1 4RF
Country:
ContactPoint:
For Attention Of: Craig Groves
Telephone: +44 1925814525
Email: craig.groves@stuartcanvas.co.uk
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? Not Provided
Official name: Jarvis Manufacturing Ltd
Postal Address: Unit 22b, 40 Hawthorn Road, Eastbourne
City: East Sussex
Postcode: BN23 6QA
Country: United Kingdom
ContactPoint:
For Attention Of: Kay Smith
Telephone: +44 1323411993
Email: Kay@jarvismanufacturing.co.uk
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? Not Provided
Official name: J & D Wilkie Ltd
Postal Address: Marywell Works, Marywell Works
City: Kirriemuir
Postcode: DD8 4BJ
Country: United Kingdom
ContactPoint:
For Attention Of: Blake Whitrow
Telephone: +44 1575572502
Email: blake.whitrow@jdwilkie.co.uk
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? Not Provided
Official name: Air Covers Ltd
Postal Address: Bryn Business Park
City: Wrexham
Postcode: LL13 9UT
Country: United Kingdom
ContactPoint:
For Attention Of: John Pattinson
Telephone: +44 1978897540
Email: john@aircovers.com
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? Not Provided
Official name: Cambrai Covers
Postal Address: St.Mary’s Back Street, Langtoft
City: Yorkshire
Postcode: YO25 3TD
Country: United Kingdom
ContactPoint:
For Attention Of: Michael Whitley
Telephone: +44 1377267426
Email: michael@cambraicovers.com
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? Not Provided

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