Supply of In Ear Communication Devices.

Descriptions

Communications equipment. The Authority has a requirement to supply UK Aircrew who access aircraft intercom systems with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) In Ear Communication Devices (PPE). PPE IECD is required to facilitate communication so that flight safety and operational effectiveness is not compromised, reduce the level of noise at ear and mitigate the risk of temporary and/or permanent damage to hearing through exposure to high noise levels to ensure the Authority is compliant with current health and safety legislation.The contract will run for a maximum period of 7 years for the supply of a pre-moulded and custom-moulded variant of In Ear Communication Devices (IECDs), with each variant requiring a low and high attenuation. To support the supply of IECD, the contract will include a requirement to measure and fit the pre-moulded earplugs to the user as well as programme management, in-service support and post design services.The Authority's preference is to appoint a single contractor to enter into a contract to supply both variants of the IECD that meet the full requirement as defined in the Systems Requirements Document (SRD). However, the Authority is willing to:— Enter post contract award design and development where the full requirement is not achieved but a minimum threshold is demonstrated at the Invitation To Tender (ITT) stage and a plan is in place that demonstrates how the full requirement will be achieved in the required time-lines.— To award two separate contracts for pre-moulded and custom-moulded IECD variants.A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire will need to be completed in order to be considered for the ITT stage.The forecast timetable for this procurement is detailed below and is subject to change: Feedback results of PQQ evaluations to potential suppliers by end January 2014; Release of ITT by 31.3.2015; Bidders Conference mid April 2015; Receipt of tender submissions by mid May 2015. Award decision by mid April 2016; Commencement of service: by end June 2016.The Authority reserves the right to purchase additional quantities of IECD over and above those covered by this requirement.Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity.The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing user-name and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage.Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 6TEMTV8SBD. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here.The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 23.1.2015 10:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents.If you experience any difficulties please refer to the on-line Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Help-desk by emailing — support@contracts.mod.uk or call +44 800282324.