Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)
N/A
Building F6, First Floor ,Culham Science Centre .A
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Nigel Curry
Telephone: +44 3303135449
E-mail: nigel.curry@cnc.police.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31796
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=53784&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=53784&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=53784&B=BLUELIGHT
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Defence
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Night Vision Goggles - NVG – 797 / #2
Reference number: NVG – 797 / #2
II.1.2) Main CPV code
35000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Supply and Maintenance Services for Night Vision Goggles #2 – SNI security classification:
The CNC have a requirement to purchase of a minimum of 16 sets of Night Vision Googles to replace existing equipment. This could be increased over the term of the contract to up to 40+ devices.
Lifespan of the equipment will be not less than 5 years. (CNC require a Whole Life Cost approach to this supply, which will include servicing of the devices, repairs, refurbishment and spare parts and/or fixings/fittings)
Any NVG’s must meet the required tactical specifications and have a UK based through life spares and support service available.
Potential suppliers will provide a sample ‘testing’ NVG device for tender evaluation and trials by CNC operational Officers for a period of at least one week - commencing 4th November 22 & before the final date for tender submissions.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35120000
35200000
35720000
38631000
38632000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Maintenance Services for Night Vision Goggles #2 – SNI security classification:
The CNC have a requirement to purchase of a minimum of 16 sets of Night Vision Googles to replace existing equipment. This could be increased over the term of the contract to up to 40+ devices.
Lifespan of the equipment will be not less than 5 years. (CNC require a Whole Life Cost approach to this supply, which will include servicing of the devices, repairs, refurbishment and spare parts and/or fixings/fittings)
Any NVG’s must meet the required tactical specifications and have a UK based through life spares and support service available.
Potential suppliers will provide a sample ‘testing’ NVG device for tender evaluation and trials by CNC operational Officers for a period of at least one week - commencing 4th November 22 & before the final date for tender submissions.
Due to additional funding constraints and an important operational deployment deadline, the NVG devices are required to be in CNC possession and receipted before end March 23 and ready to use and deployment before the 1st/2nd week of April 2023.
The equipment must in production (not a prototype) and meet UK legislation and import regulations.
The equipment must not be obsolete or ceasing production, before the end of the 5-year contract and any spares, replacements or exchanges must be readily available from a UK or European stores or offices and not subject to lengthy export or import procedures, certificates or licences.
This tender will be conducted under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations, Open Procedure.
Tenderers/Suppliers will be secured under a Non-Disclosure Agreement
Suppliers will be required to comply with all appropriate sections of the HMG Security Policy Framework.
Suppliers will be required to comply with all appropriate sections of the X List requirements.
This tender is classified as SNI (Sensitive Nuclear Information) and is covered by our policy
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
316 000.00
GBP
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
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Test devices are required for trial and equipment evaluation purposes
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:
As described and stated in the procurement documents supplied.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As described and stated in the procurement documents supplied.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
11/11/2022
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
11/11/2022
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Head of Exec Office and Legal Services
Building F6, Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
E-mail: richard.cawdron@cnc.police.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/10/2022