This contract notice concerns DALO’s award of
framework agreements for the procurement of an 4x4 armoured patrol vehicle (APV) system (consisting of different
configurations of the APV), initial spare parts and
documentation as well as sustainment services, training and additional spare
parts for the APVs procured.
Procurement
will be based on two agreements/contracts. Thus, DALO will award 1) a framework
agreement concerning the acquisition of the APVs, initial spare parts and
documentation (the “Acquisition Contract”) and 2) a framework agreement
concerning certain services and additional spare parts related to the APVs (the
“Sustainment Contract”). The Acquisition Contract and Sustainment Contract are to be seen as a whole and will be awarded
to the same supplier.
The
supplier shall offer the APV in the following configurations (text in brackets
are functional descriptions):
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RECCE OPEN (The vehicle will primarily act
in the role of a scout vehicle, covering Light Reconnaissance. Conduct
protective security and escort support during advance and withdrawal as well
dismounted as mounted. Surveillance. 5-6 persons. Armaments, as in weapons,
are expected to be the same as on the PATROL configuration, e.g. heavy machine
gun on top).
The APVs in configuration PATROL, ELECTRONIC WARFARE, RECCE CLOSED and SUPPORT shall have Level 4a/4b mine protection according to STANAG 4569, AEP 55 vol. 2 edition 2 or later when mission ready, and Level 3 Ballistic protection according to STANAG 4569 AEP 55 vol. 1 edition 2 or later edition when mission ready. The RECCE OPEN configuration shall have minimum Level 2a/2b mine protection according to STANAG 4569, AEP 55 vol. 2 edition 2 or later when mission ready, and Level 2 Ballistic protection according to STANAG 4569 AEP 55 vol. 1. Meaning that the chassis (underbody) shall be designed with and provide the same protection as the RECCE CLOSED configuration. Covered areas including ballistic windows (windshield) and the side of the vehicle shall provide the same protection as corresponding areas on the RECCE CLOSED configuration.
Please
note that certificates issued by a third party institute documenting the
protection level required for the PATROL configuration, shall be presented to
DALO no later than at the deadline for submission of Best And Final Offers
(which is currently scheduled for January 2017). With regards to the other
configurations such certificates shall be presented to DALO at the time of
delivery, which – if these configurations are purchased – will be September 2018
at the earliest.
The
certification must be approved by a National Authority. The National Authority
shall be a government appointed expert from a NATO or PFP country. DALO is
willing to act as a National Authority to facilitate evaluation of the
certification. If certification has not already taken place, and, if DALO will
not be acting as the National Authority, DALO would like to be present during
the certification process as an observer. Please also note that it will be
viewed positively in the evaluation of offers, if the APV has been subject to
an overmatch test.
The APVs (all configurations) shall be certified for transport by C-130J, at the time of delivery. For one APV to be certified for transport by C-130J it shall not weigh more than 5896 kg. on each Axel and be located between loadstation 537-882 in the airplane.
The main engine shall as minimum fulfil EURO III
emissions norm.
The APVs shall be fully operable in climate zones
INTERMEDIATE (A3), MILD COLD (C0), INTERMEDIATE COLD (C1) according to AECTP-230.
Furthermore, the APVs shall comply with requirements
related to occupational safety and environmental aspects.
Prior to delivery of APVs, the supplier shall install
a variety of equipment that is furnished by DALO. This equipment could, for
instance, include remote controlled weapon stations, battle management systems,
radio equipment, etc. The type of equipment will depend on the configuration in
question.
The APVs will function in a full-spectrum operational
environment from war to humanitarian missions with multiple and diverse threats
presenting themselves. This demands that the APVs are flexible, highly mobile
and agile in the terrain.
Also – since the APV is expected to be in use for at
least 15 years – development potential in terms of payload (minimum 200 kg +
mission configuration), power supply and integration of future technologies are
considered essential.
As stated in section II.1.4) above, DALO expects to
make an initial purchase of up to 36 APVs with expected delivery in 2018 as a supplement of the existing fleet for the Danish
Army. The initial purchase is expected to be of APVs in the PATROL
configuration, but DALO may decide that some of the APVs shall be in another
configuration. During the lifetime of
the Acquisition Contract, DALO retains the right to order additional APVs (in
different configurations within the vehicle system).
The supplier shall have a full system responsibility.
The exact terms and conditions for the supplier’s system responsibility will be
described in detail in the contracts.