Tender

The Supply and In-Service Support for Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT)

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Tender

19 May 2019 at 17:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's ISTAR, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT) is currently conducting a tender process titled "The Supply and In-Service Support for Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET)." This procurement falls within the services category under the CPV classification of Repair and Maintenance Services. The active procurement stage is tendering, with the deadline for submission set for 21st June 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 16th January 2020 and will run until 16th January 2023, requiring services that encompass contract management, equipment maintenance, and technical support.

This opportunity allows businesses specialising in defence support, equipment maintenance, and technical services to expand their operations. Given the requirement for a Prime Contractor to manage existing Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET) equipment and provide in-service support, firms with experience in supply chain management and CBRN systems would be particularly well-suited to bid. The estimated contract value is £6,000,000, which presents a substantial opportunity for qualified suppliers capable of meeting stringent operational requirements and achieving List X accreditation by the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply and In-Service Support for Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET)

Notice Description

The Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear Protection Delivery Team (CBRN DT), from hereon in referred to as the Authority, is responsible for the procurement and support of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threat agent Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) and Sample Collection (SC) equipment used within the UK military. The Authority has a requirement to provide In-Service Support (ISS) and additional procurement of Capital equipment's for the Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET) capability. This capability is comprised of multiple teams of specialist military personnel using a broad range of CBRN DIM and SC equipment. RET is an amalgamation of previously separate capabilities, namely "Light Role Team (LRT)" and "Sampling and Identification of Biological, Chemical and Radiological Agents (SIBCRA)". RET also includes a specialist drilling capability known as "Monica". The Authority is seeking a Prime Contractor to be responsible for the requirement. All RET equipment is in-service and has NSN's which will be provided within the ITT. A Prime Contractor shall be required to manage the full suite of equipment through a supply chain. No new equipment enhancements to the RET equipment's are required however additional purchases of current equipment will be needed, the service to be provided and the spares required shall be 'like for like' as per the current requirement. RET ISS is defined by a range of specialised DIM and SC equipment which will be stated within a future Invitation To Tender (ITT) and will require the provision of following services including but not limited to; Contract Management and Service Core Support. Equipment Calibration and Planned Maintenance. Equipment Survey and Unplanned Maintenance and Repair. Supply of Capital Equipment. Supply of Capital and Consumable Spares. Technical Support Services. Post Design Services. DSAT compliant training packages There will be a requirement to operate this contract from a List X facility, therefore if not already List X you will be expected to achieve this accreditation by 31 October 2019. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Repair and maintenance services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0cb9ba1-0281-49a6-b7e5-14a8c010ab80
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2020 - 16 Jan 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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