The supply of metal pallets, manufactured to MOD drawings.

Babcock DSG Limited — acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (‘the Authority’) — has under consideration a 4 year Framework Agreement for the supply of metal pallets, also referred to as stillages.

All items within scope are codified to NATO stock numbers (NSNs). Items must be supplied compliant to the MOD drawings available. The top levels drawing are provided as supporting information with the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) associated with this Notice as reference only. The complete drawing packs available will be issued to suppliers down-selected for an Invitation to Tender. Where drawings and specifications are not available, the Manufacturer's Part Number (MPN) as stated on the Codification Support Information System (CSIS) is to be supplied. The MPN supplied must accurately reflect a valid reference to the NSN as listed on CSIS and the source of supply being from the corresponding NATO Commercial And Government Entity (NCAGE). As a guideline, 3:2 and 5:2 references are preferable, and 3:9 and 5:9 references are deemed as obsolete references unless written evidence can be provided to the contrary.

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 Defence Contracts Online (DCO) by completing the PQQ. The PQQ shall be assessed on 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.

To access the PQQ, suppliers must log in to Defence Contracts Online at www.contracts.mod.uk , go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: UA4G69E94G. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 19.10.2017 15:00. 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 online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing — support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324.

An electronic copy of the draft Tender documentation is provided on the supporting documents tab of the PQQ. These documents are for information only and you are not required to comment on or respond to them. You should only submit a response to the PQQ.

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.