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Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2017/S 017-027205/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Restricted procedure
Regulation of procurement: EU
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies
Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Defence, DSG, Defence Support Group (DSG)
Postal address: MOD Donnington, Building B15, Donnington
Town: Telford
Postal code: TF2 8JT
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1952673777
Email: robert.fisher@babcockinternational.com
Nuts code: UKG21
Internet address(es):
Main address:

I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted.Further information can be obtained at:www.contracts.mod.uk
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
to the above mentioned address
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: IRM16/1247 Supply of Springs.

Reference number: IRM16/1247
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 44550000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: Supply of Springs.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 611000.00 Currency: GBPII.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer 4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:This requirement consists of 4 lots and bidders are able to win a minimum of one and a maximum of 4 lots.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Supply of Compression Springs

Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44550000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKG21
Main site or place of performance:
Telford and Wrekin.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Babcock DSG Ltd acting on behalf of the Authority has under consideration a 4 year Framework Agreement for the Supply of various Compression Springs used by the Ministry of Defence.
All items in scope of the requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers. All items must be supplied compliant to drawings which will be issued with the tender documentation, or compliant to the MPN on ISIS where drawings do not exist. Babcock DSG Ltd reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award.
Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on the DCO by completing the PQQ. The PQQ shall be assessed on the DCO using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the authority to down select to between 5 and 10 economic operators who will be invited to tender. Only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion will be invited to tender. Access to the PQQ requires a code, which can be found at paragraph VI line 3.
An electronic copy of the tender documentation is provided on the supporting documents tab of the DPQQ. These documents are for information only and you are not required to comment/respond to them. You should only submit a response to the DPQQ.
In accordance with the Government’s transparency agenda, the Authority shall publish the Tender and Contract documents online. Further guidance shall be provided with the ITT.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 232000.00 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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: 5
Maximum number: 10
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: No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement/contract. There is no guarantee that any framework agreement/contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation will be paid if a tender/resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand/accept this.

II.2.1) Title: Supply of Flat Springs

Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44550000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKG21
Main site or place of performance:
Telford and Wrekin.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Babcock DSG Ltd acting on behalf of the Authority has under consideration a 4 year Framework Agreement for the Supply of various Flat Springs. All items in scope of the requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers. All items must be supplied compliant to drawings which will be issued with the tender documentation, or compliant to the MPN on ISIS where drawings do not exist. Babcock DSG Ltd reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award.
Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on the DCO by completing the PQQ. The PQQ shall be assessed on the DCO using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the authority to down select to between 5 and 10 economic operators who will be invited to tender. Only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion will be invited to tender. Access to the PQQ requires a code, which can be found at paragraph VI line 3.
An electronic copy of the tender documentation is provided on the supporting documents tab of the DPQQ. These documents are for information only and you are not required to comment/respond to them. You should only submit a response to the DPQQ.
In accordance with the Government’s transparency agenda, the Authority shall publish the Tender and Contract documents online. Further guidance shall be provided with the ITT.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 74000.00 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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: 5
Maximum number: 10
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: No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement/contract. There is no guarantee that any framework agreement/contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation will be paid if a tender/resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand/accept this.

II.2.1) Title: Supply of Helical Springs

Lot No:3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44550000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKG21
Main site or place of performance:
Telford and Wrekin.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Babcock DSG Ltd acting on behalf of the Authority has under consideration a 4 year Framework Agreement for the Supply of various Helical Springs. All items in scope of the requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers. All items must be supplied compliant to drawings which will be issued with the tender documentation, or compliant to the MPN on ISIS where drawings do not exist. Babcock DSG Ltd reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award.
Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on the DCO by completing the PQQ. The PQQ shall be assessed on the DCO using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the authority to down select to between 5 and 10 economic operators who will be invited to tender. Only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion will be invited to tender. Access to the PQQ requires a code, which can be found at paragraph VI line 3.
An electronic copy of the tender documentation is provided on the supporting documents tab of the DPQQ. These documents are for information only and you are not required to comment/respond to them. You should only submit a response to the DPQQ.
In accordance with the Government’s transparency agenda, the Authority shall publish the Tender and Contract documents online.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 226000.00 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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: 5
Maximum number: 10
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: No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement/contract. There is no guarantee that any framework agreement/contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation will be paid if a tender/resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand/accept this.

II.2.1) Title: Supply of Miscellaneous Springs

Lot No:4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44550000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKG21
Main site or place of performance:
Telford and Wrekin.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Babcock DSG Ltd acting on behalf of the Authority has under consideration a 4 year Framework Agreement for the supply of various Springs. All items in scope of the requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers. All items must be supplied compliant to drawings which will be issued with the tender documentation, or compliant to the MPN on ISIS where drawings do not exist. Babcock DSG Ltd reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award.
Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on the DCO by completing the PQQ. The PQQ shall be assessed on the DCO using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the authority to down select to between 5 and 10 economic operators who will be invited to tender. Only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion will be invited to tender. Access to the PQQ requires a code, which can be found at paragraph VI line 3.
An electronic copy of the tender documentation is provided on the supporting documents tab of the DPQQ. These documents are for information only and you are not required to comment/respond to them. You should only submit a response to the DPQQ.
In accordance with the Government’s transparency agenda, the Authority shall publish the Tender and Contract documents online. Further guidance shall be provided with the ITT.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 79000.00 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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: 5
Maximum number: 10
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: No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement/contract. There is no guarantee that any framework agreement/contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation will be paid if a tender/resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand/accept this.

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:The requirement as stated in the DPQQ shall prevail.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria: The requirement as stated in the DPQQ shall prevail.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: The requirement as stated in the DPQQ shall prevail.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability:
List and brief description of selection criteria: The requirement as stated in the DPQQ shall prevail.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:The requirement as stated in the DPQQ shall prevail.

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions: Any resulting Framework Agreement shall contain a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance areas such as delivery and quality, and will contain remedies for poor performance. Full details of the KPIs shall be contained within the tender documents.

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators

IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
Additional information about electronic auction:The Authority reserves the right to hold a reverse auction for this requirement. Further details will be released with the tender documents for bidders who are successful at the DPQQ stage.

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: 2017-02-20 Local time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
IV.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information:
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. 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. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification.

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GO Reference: GO-2017120-DCB-9424689.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Ministry of Defence, DSG, Defence Support Group (DSG)
Town: Telford
Country: United Kingdom
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2017-01-20