Electricity distribution and control apparatus. The Maritime Equipment Systems Electrical Systems Group (MES ESG) has a future requirement for the In Service Support of T23 & LPD Electric Propulsion Systems and LPD High Voltage Generation and Distribution Systems through one or more Enabling Contracts. The requirement will include the following services the provision of Post Design Services (PDS) and the supply of spares and repairs (both in-situ and back to base). These services can include the following; providing technical advice (which needs to be supported by in-depth subject matter expertise). The design and implementation of modifications and updates, carrying out onboard inspections and investigations as required, and where necessary the reverse engineering of components to mitigate existing shortfalls or obsolescence.

Suppliers wishing to express an interest in this requirement are required to:

a) Submit a copy of their accredited 3rd Party (or Government Issued) Quality Management System (QMS) certification which includes an appropriate scope to meet the requirement. In the event that no certification is held, the company must be able to demonstrate that they operate and maintain a QMS acceptable to the Department for this requirement.

b) Confirm that they are willing or able to trade electronically using the Purchase to Payment (P2P) business process.

Companies who submit an Expression of Interest will be required to complete and submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to confirm their suitability to be included in the tender panel for this requirement. The Authority’s decision in this matter will be final.

A Contract with a single prime supplier for all 5 Lots is currently the Authority’s preferred option unless greater value for money can be derived from contracting separately for each Lot.