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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2023/S 000-003796/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support
Town: Bristol
Postal code: BS348JH
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Thomas Macklin
Email: Thomas.Macklin100@mod.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:

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:
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available.
Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible,free of charge,at:
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
Other activity: Training and Simulation

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 34741400
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer equipment

II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34152000, 34741500

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
Main site or place of performance:
RAF Brize Norton

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer equipment.
The TET system will be used to train military paratroopers on the correct method of aircraft exit drills, when deploying from the rear of military aircraft. The TET will require a permanent ground-based facility to allow paratroopers to train repetitively on aircraft tailgate exit drills.
It is anticipated that the TET will include a safe and robust training environment to enable trainees to undertake repetitive tailgate exits that reflect the conditions experienced at the rear of military aircraft during live exits, namely, aircraft propeller blast and slipstream. The intention is for this to include the ability to conduct video review and analysis to support trainee feedback and assessment.

The Authority are open to the potential establishment of a system which incorporates Virtual Reality (VR) where it can be demonstrated that this meets the key requirement of providing a realistic experience in accordance with the contract requirements. The planned location for the TET System is RAF Brize Norton (subject to relevant siting board approval).

Anticipated Contract

The anticipated contract is expected to cover the design, development, installation and initial spares/maintenance support for the TET equipment. The anticipated duration of the contract is 5 years, which will cover the completion of all of these activities. The proposed contract will be based upon MOD Standard Terms (Standard Contract 2), with additional conditions appropriate to the contract requirements.

This is expected to include specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), social value measures, and a limitation of contractor’s liability. The anticipated contract value is between £3,000,000 and £4,000,000 and it is the Authority’s intention to agree a Firm Price for this contract. However, the Authority will also look to seek feedback from Contractors on the most economically viable method of pricing.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 2
Maximum number: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.14) Additional information: PQQ Link –
Opportunity Listing Link –
Contracts Finder Opportunity:
Contracts Finder External ID: 0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34
PIN Link:

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity,including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:A Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) will take place which will consider the conditions required for participation.
Full details of the opportunity, including a link to the DPQQ can be found at the link below to the Contracts Finder Opportunity:

Contracts Finder External ID: 0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria: A Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) will take place to shortlist suitable suppliers. The selection criteria of the PQQ are set out within the documents attached to the PQQ within the Defence Sourcing Portal.
Full details of the opportunity, including a link to the DPQQ on the Defence Sourcing Portal can be found at the link below to the Contracts Finder Opportunity:

Contracts Finder External ID: 0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability:
List and brief description of selection criteria: A Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) will take place to shortlist suitable suppliers. The selection criteria of the PQQ are set out within the documents attached to the PQQ within the Defence Sourcing Portal.
Full details of the opportunity, including a link to the DPQQ on the Defence Sourcing Portal can be found at the link below to the Contracts Finder Opportunity:

Contracts Finder External ID: 0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.4) Information about the reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
IV.1.5) Information about negotiation
The contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without conducting negotiationsIV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:2022/S 000-029455
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2023-03-06 Local time: 23:59
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:6(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 payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Defence Equipment and Support, Ministry of Defence
Town: Bristol
Postal code: BS348JH
Country: United Kingdom
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2023-02-07