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Section I: Contracting authority/entity

I.1) Name, addresses and contact point(s)

Ministry of Defence

Defence Equipment & Support, Specialist Vehicles and Uncrewed Land Systems , ELM 1B, MOD Abbey Wood

Bristol

BS34 8JH

Contact

https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58116

For the attention of

Clark Michael

Email(s)

Michael.Clark140 [at] mod.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Electronic access to information

https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58116

Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate

https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58116

Further information

Further information can be obtained from the above mentioned contact point(s)

Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from

The above-mentioned contact point(s)

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to

The above-mentioned contact point(s)

I.2) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.3) Main activity

Defence

Section II: Object of the contract

II.1) Description

II.1.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority

Protected and Modified Civilian Profile Vehicles (PaMCPV) Procurement Framework Agreement

II.1.2) Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance

Supplies

Purchase

Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance

United Kingdom (UK)

NUTS code

• UK - United Kingdom

II.1.3) Information on framework agreement

The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement

II.1.4) Information on framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Duration of the framework agreement

Duration in years: 5

Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement

Estimated value excluding VAT:

£76,000,000

II.1.5) Short description of the contract or purchase(s)

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) are a bespoke trading entity and are an arm’s length body of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy and support all the equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need to operate effectively. We work closely with industry, including through partnering agreements and private finance initiatives. More can be seen at MOD website –

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support

The Specialist Vehicles and Uncrewed Land Systems (SVULS) Team, part of the UK MOD intends to award a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the procurement of MOD Protected and Modified Civilian Profile Vehicles (PaMCPV).

II.1.6) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

• 34100000 - Motor vehicles

Additional CPV code(s)

• 34110000 - Passenger cars
• 34111000 - Estate and saloon cars
• 34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles
• 34113200 - All-terrain vehicles
• 34113300 - Off-road vehicles
• 34114400 - Minibuses
• 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

II.1.7) Information about subcontracting

The tenderer has to indicate in the tender any share of the contract it may intend to subcontract to third parties and any proposed subcontractor, as well as the subject-matter of the subcontracts for which they are proposed

The tenderer has to indicate any change occurring at the level of subcontractors during the execution of the contract

The contracting authority/entity may oblige the successful tenderer to award all or certain subcontracts

The successful tenderer is obliged to specify which part or parts of the contract it intends to subcontract beyond the required percentage and to indicate the subcontractors already identified

II.1.8) Lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.9) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2) Quantity or scope of the contract

II.2.1) Total quantity or scope

The MOD requires protected mobility vehicles for many of its tasks. This requirement is often met by bespoke overt military profile vehicles. However, there are situations where this is unsuitable due to the profile or nature of the task. Therefore, the MOD requires Protected and Modified Civilian Profile Vehicles (PaMCPV) to provide protected and discreet mobility.

A Protected and Modified Civilian Profile Vehicle (PaMCPV) at its simplest level is defined as a commercial off the shelf (COTS) vehicle that has been modified to provide a degree of protection and have the potential to integrate mission systems. One of example of this would be a Civilian Armoured Vehicle (CAV). PaMCPV could include cars, 4x4, small vans or minibuses, and would provide discreet protected mobility on operations across the globe and in the UK.

The specific requirements will be defined at each call-off stage. Examples of potential modifications include but not limited to:

- Integrated blast and ballistic protection. The protection levels and coverage will be defined at each call off stage.

- The integration of specified mission systems. This could include Electronic Counter Measures (ECM), communication systems, weapon mounts.

- Modifying the base vehicle to meet mobility performance and capacity requirements of individual call-offs.

The enduring in-service support for the PaMCPV procurement Framework Agreement will be out of the scope of this contract.

Candidates interested in participating in this framework agreement should be aware that some call-off contracts may require Faculty Security Clearance (FSC), depending on classification of the capability being procured. The specific security clearance requirements will be communicated during the call-off process, and suppliers will be required to comply with the necessary security protocols and procedures.

a. FSC is not required for a place on the Framework – Candidates can submit bids and be awarded a place on the PaMCPV framework without having FSC at the outset.

b. Requirement for Contract Award - Should a call-off contract require FSC, the potential supplier will be required to be granted FSC prior to Contract Award.

Please refer to https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f1c6789812278a47f613a6/20240313-MOD_Facility_Security_Clearance_Policy_and_Guidance_v1.4.pdf for policy and guidelines for FSC.

The Cyber Risk Level associated with this project has been assessed as Low. Risk Assessment Reference: RAR – 240808A10. This is subject to change dependant on the requirements of individual call-offs.

Procurement Process

The Authority is following the Restricted Procedure for this procurement as set out in Regulation 17 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (2011).

Potential suppliers that meet the minimum standards at DPQQ will progress to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. The Authority reserves the right to cancel this procurement at any time including in, but not limited to, circumstances where fewer than three (3) potential suppliers meet the Authority’s minimum standards at DPQQ stage.

The DPQQ has been published on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) portal. All responses to this DPQQ must be submitted electronically via the DSP portal.

All communication with the Authority must be via the DSP portal.

The PaMCPV Framework will be established with the following this indicative timeframe:

Clarification Deadline – 21/02/2025

Clarification Response – 28/02/2025

DPQQ Submission Deadline - 07/03/2025

Date of Invitation to Tender (ITT) issue – 07/05/2025

Tender Submission Return Dates - 19/06/2025

Notification of PaMCPV Evaluation Results (Preferred Bidders Informed) - 21/08/2025

PaMCPV Framework Start Date – 26/09/2025

Estimated value excluding VAT:

£76,000,000

II.2.2) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of these options: The framework agreement will run for an initial period of 5 years (60 months); However, the framework agreement will include options to be extended beyond this term on a rolling basis with 2 x 12 month increments (total term 84 months).

II.2.3) Information about renewals

This contract is subject to renewal: No

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.2) Conditions for participation

III.2.1) Personal situation

Criteria regarding the personal situation of economic operators (that may lead to their exclusion) including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender:

1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)

- Browse to the eSourcing Portal

- Click the “Click here to register” link

- Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”

- Enter your correct business and user details

- Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete

- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)

2. Express an Interest in the tender

- Login to the portal with the username/password

- Click the "PQQs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires open to any registered supplier)

- Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.

- Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.

- This will move the PQQ into your “My PQQs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)

- Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box

3. Responding to the tender

- You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting)

- You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification

- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ

- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)

If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Criteria regarding the personal situation of subcontractors (that may lead to their rejection) including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender:

1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)

- Browse to the eSourcing Portal

- Click the “Click here to register” link

- Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”

- Enter your correct business and user details

- Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete

- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)

2. Express an Interest in the tender

- Login to the portal with the username/password

- Click the "PQQs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires open to any registered supplier)

- Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.

- Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.

- This will move the PQQ into your “My PQQs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)

- Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box

3. Responding to the tender

- You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting)

- You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification

- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ

- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)

If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

III.2.2) Economic and financial ability

Criteria regarding the economic and financial standing of economic operators (that may lead to their exclusion)

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Please refer the documentation listed with the DSP Opportunity (when available) - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58116

Criteria regarding the economic and financial standing of subcontractors (that may lead to their exclusion)

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Please refer the documentation listed with the DSP Opportunity (when available) - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58116

III.2.3) Technical and/or professional capacity

Criteria regarding the technical and/or professional ability of economic operators (that may lead to their exclusion)

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Please refer the documentation listed with the DSP Opportunity (when available) - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58116

Criteria regarding the technical and/or professional ability of subcontractors (that may lead to their rejection)

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Please refer the documentation listed with the DSP Opportunity (when available) - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58116

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Type of procedure

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted

IV.1.2) Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate

Envisaged minimum number

IV.3) Administrative information

IV.3.2) Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract

no

IV.3.4) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

7 March 2025 - 5:00pm

IV.3.6) Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about European Union funds

The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

VI.3) Additional information

The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

VI.4) Procedures for appeal

VI.4.1) Body responsible for appeal procedures

Defence Equipment & Support

SVULS Team, Elm 1B, Ministry of Defence, Abbey Wood,

Bristol

BS34 8JH

Email(s)

Michael.Clark140 [at] mod.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.1) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Defence Equipment & Support

SVULS Team, Elm 1B, Ministry of Defence, Abbey Wood,

Bristol

BS34 8JH

Email(s)

Michael.Clark140 [at] mod.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained

Defence Equipment & Support

SVULS Team, Elm 1B, Ministry of Defence, Abbey Wood,

Bristol

BS34 8JH

Email(s)

Michael.Clark140 [at] mod.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

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