ARMOURED PATROL VEHICLE (APV) SYSTEM:
This contract notice concerns DALO’s award of framework agreements for
the procurement of an 4x4 Armoured Patrol Vehicle (APV) system.
The APV system shall consist of different configurations of the APV that
are based on the same basic vehicle platform.
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.
In addition to the APVs, the framework agreements will cover initial
spare parts and documentation as well as sustainment services, training and
additional spare parts for the APVs procured.
CONFIGURATIONS:
The supplier shall offer the APV system in the following configurations
(text in brackets are functional descriptions):
— “Patrol” (Command and Control (2C), Liaison, Patrol Employment. 4-5
persons)
— “Electronic Warfare” (Collect military intelligence from enemy communication
systems through monitoring and processing their networks in order to support
the Danish Contingent (DANCON) and external partners. 4-5 persons)
— “Support” (Line Logistic Equipment transport. 2-3 persons)
— “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 machinegun on top).
— “RECCE Closed” (Light Reconnaissance. Conduct protective security and
escort support during advance and withdrawal as well dismounted as mounted.
Surveillance. 5-6 persons).
PROTECTION:
The APVs in the configurations 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 any later edition) when mission ready, and Level 3
Ballistic protection according to STANAG 4569 AEP 55 vol. 1 edition 2 (or any
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 any later
edition) when mission ready, and Level 2 Ballistic protection according to
STANAG 4569 AEP 55 vol. 1 edition 2 (or any later edition), meaning that the
chassis (underbody) shall be designed like 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 March 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 November 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.
TACTICAL TRANSPORTATION BY AIR:
The APVs (all configurations) shall be certifiable for transport by
C-130J. For an 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. Furthermore the size of the APV shall not exceed the following
dimensions: overall length: 8630 mm, overall height: 2667 mm, overall width:
2921 mm.
ENGINE:
The main engine shall as minimum fulfil EURO III emissions norm.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS ETC.:
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.
FURNISHED EQUIPMENT:
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.
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL:
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.
CONTRACT STRUCTURE:
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.
SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY:
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.
PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE:
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 duration of the Acquisition
Contract, DALO retains the right to order additional APVs (in different
configurations within the APV system).