708795450 - Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items Multi Supplier Framework Contract Award Notice

The Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items Multi Supplier Framework Contract was awarded to two suppliers on the 14th March 2024:

Aviation Spares and Repairs Limited Hampshire SO51 7AA

and

Worthington Industrial Products Ltd Stoke-on-Trent ST13 8JY

The Contract has an initial duration of three years, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

The value of the Framework is £1 at Contract Award, with a maximum Contract Value over the life of the Framework of £1 Million, subject to Framework Taskings being placed. The Authority is under no obligation and has made no commitment to place any taskings under the Framework Contract.

A redacted version of both copies of the terms and conditions have been attached to this notice. The attachments can also be found here - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56921

An initial list of items that may be purchased under the Framework Agreement is included below. Further information on the items (description, NSN etc) can be found at Schedule 14 of the draft Terms and Conditions, which are accessible at the following:

https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/ns/56921/detail.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1702899267709.17527-2

Other cord, thread, bungee and associated items that are similar to those listed may also be purchased under the Framework Agreement. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or Contract and there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or Contract will be put in place in relation to this notice.

The Authority will comply with the Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015). The procurement will operate under the Open Procedure. The purchase value of any single order under the Framework Agreement shall not exceed £213,477 in value. The Framework Agreement will have an initial duration of three years, with an option to further extend by one 12-month period.

The Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) will be used to manage the Invitation to Tender (ITT) process. Access to the DSP is required and it is recommended that access is requested via Supplier Registration Page.

The deadline for receipt of clarification questions relating to the ITT is 16:00 GMT on 19/01/2024

The closing date for ITT submissions is 16:00 GMT on 31/01/2024.

The Authority anticipates awarding the Framework Agreement in March 2024.

All respondents who pass the tender evaluation process as specified within the Invitation to Tender documents will be offered a place under the multi supplier Framework Agreement. Under the multi supplier Framework Agreement, the Authority will request quotations from operators for each mini-competition. Operators will be required to provide lead times and prices for the supply and delivery of the specified items. The evaluation procedure for each mini-competition is detailed within the draft Contract Terms and Conditions (Condition 47.1 Mini-competitions) which can be accessed via the Defence Sourcing Portal, via the opportunity notice: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/ns/56921/detail.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1702899267709.17527-2

A Cyber Risk Assessment has been conducted for this requirement to ascertain the level of Cyber Risk present. The result of this assessment is a Cyber Risk level of 'not applicable’.

The issue of this Contract Notice and/or ITT material is not a commitment by the Authority to place a contract as a result of this competition or at a later stage. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to any offer and subsequent acceptance of contract, is a matter solely for your commercial judgement.

Nylon Braided Cord 1814 Kg

Brown Webbing Tape

180kg Nylon Braided Cord

545kg Nylon Braided Cord

Cord, Nylon-136kg Min BS

Cord Nylon 68kg

CA112 Nylon Cord 45kg

Cord Nylon 317kg

68kg Nylon Braided Cord

Cord Nylon 680kg Min BS

3.0mm Elasticated Bungee

6.6mm Elasticated Bungee

8.0mm Elasticated Bungee

5.0mm Elasticated Bungee

NT6B Nylon Thread

4B1 White Linen

150-180lb Nylon Cord

NT4B Nylon 40N

NT4B Nylon 40N

CB203 Cord Nylon Braided

CA105 Nylon Cord

SB612 Nylon Cord

CA102 Nylon Cord

Braided Nylon Cord

DTD481E3 Nylon Cord

Nylon Thread 200 N (45 LBf)

CA103 Cord nylon white

Thread , blue grey 40 N

Thread , blue grey 200 N