Facility related sanitation services. The Authority has a potential requirement for the Repair of Operational Tactical Base Ablution Units on an as required basis. At present the possible future requirement covers, but is not limited to:

Repair of NSN 5410-99-726-0411 - Tactical Base Ablution Unit - The TBAU is specifically design for use at Tactical Operating Bases It will provide toilet, shower and washing facilities for up to 30 personnel. The TBAU is a self-contained system that does not necessitate external connection to power, water or waste infrastructure. It is powered by a Combined Heat and Power Unit (CHP) which provides a generating system delivering efficient, low maintenance generation of DC electric power. The TBAU is a rapidly deployable system that has been designed to be transported within a standard 20' ISO shipping container or on a DROPS Rack.

Articles are to be repaired to A1 Build Standard using genuine OEM Parts and subsequently packed and delivered to the Authority. The equipment is considered operational critical to overseas operations.

Any potential Supplier wishing to undertake the work will be held responsible for the procurement of all associated spare parts required to support any repair activity. Furthermore, the Authority advises potential Suppliers that there are no drawings or associated specifications available to issue as part of any eventual Invitation to Tender.

The Repair/Refurbishment will include, but not limited to:

— Exterior: Full inspection and repair to the condition, safety and cosmetic presentation of the equipment.

— Component Parts: All faulty, damaged or missing components required to repair the equipment shall be replaced using the current OEM or genuine manufacturer's parts, as appropriate.

— Replacement parts: The Contractor shall be responsible for the procurement of all replacement parts within the terms and conditions of the contract. All parts shall meet the OEM specification or are to be the equivalent manufacturer's part, purchased from an approved supplier. When replacement parts are used because OEM parts are no longer available, then Certificates of Conformity are required for all parts which may affect the reliability of the equipment. These certificates shall be made available to the Authority upon request. Any concessions shall be dealt with in accordance with Def-Stan 05-61 Part 1, Issue 5.

— Test & Certification: After repair the equipment is to be to operated and proved to be working satisfactorily. Statutory Container inspections and Electrical Safety inspections must be carried out and certified.

— The contractor is to keep records of all visits/survey reports, repair approvals, certificates and costs incurred in the repairs to these equipments. These records must be made available to the Authority as requested.

QA Standards or equivalent: The Contractor shall hold and maintain a certification to BS EN ISO 9001:2000/2008, issued by an accredited certification body.

Expressions of Interest will be via the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) linked to this Contract Notice. Only those expressions of interest that fully meet the above criteria and DPQQ shall be considered for Invitation to Tender.

The announcement of a possible future requirement is not to be construed as confirmation that a tender/contract will subsequently be issued. The issue of a possible future requirement, or the issue of an Invitation to Tender, is not to be construed as a commitment by the Authority to place an order as a result of the tendering stage or at a later stage. Any expenditure, work or effort prior to any contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of the potential supplier.