Tender

EARTHLIGHT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

25 Jun 2020 at 06:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Special Projects SCM (SPSCM) is seeking bids for a contract titled "EARTHLIGHT," aimed at manufacturing and packaging a capability involving a combination of polymers and a catalyst system. This procurement falls under the category of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment and is taking place in Bristol, UK. The tender period is set to conclude on 1 December 2020, following the release of a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) in August and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) anticipated in September or October 2020. The estimated contract value ranges between £400,000 and £600,000, with delivery of around 1,500 kg of the specified capability required within the first year of the contract, which extends from December 2020 to November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in polymer-based production and testing. Companies that can adapt existing methodologies for scale production or have experience with vacuum packaging are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the focus on adapting and developing manufacturing processes as specified by the Ministry of Defence to meet larger batch production needs. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate growth through expanding capabilities and entering into long-term contracts with a key government department.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

EARTHLIGHT

Notice Description

Requirement description a) The Ministry of Defence require a contract to manufacture, test and package a capability under the name of Project 'EARTHLIGHT'. The capability comprises of polyHIPE; a combination of Polymers and a catalyst system. b) The specification and methodology to manufacture the capability has been developed and approved by the Authority and has been proven effective. It is now at a technology readiness level for production and packaging. c) The Authorities methodology is focused on small batch production. Therefore, the Contractor may be required to develop the methodology so it is suitable for larger batch production. The Contractor will be provided with the specific Polymers and catalyst system to use as well as a packaging specification to follow. Scope of procurement a) Development - The Contractor may be required to adapt/develop the Authorities manufacturing method so it is suitable for larger batch production, b) Manufacture - The Contractor will be required to manufacture the Capability in accordance with the specified Polymer and catalyst system that will be provided by the Authority. c) Test - The Contractor will be required to test the capability in accordance with a testing plan provided by the Authority. The Authority will provide guidance and assistance with testing where required. d) Package - The Contractor will be required to package the capability in accordance with a provided specification. Broadly, packaging will be a vacuumed packaged foil tube filled with polymer bags containing the polyHIPE capability. e) Meetings - The Contractor will be required to attend and facilitate project progress meetings with the Authority over the duration of the Demonstration and Manufacture phase. Estimated value a) PS400,000 - PS600,000. Estimated quantity a) 1500kg of polyHIPE capability packed into vacuumed packaged foil tubes. b) Full Operating Capability (FOC) is expected to be achieved in Year 1 of the Contract. The Contract will include options for additional procurements if required by the Authority Indicative timeframes a) PQQ release - August 2020 b) ITT release - September/October 2020 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: Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological protection equipment.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c11211a-3aa8-48e5-ba2e-aa75a25ca1cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cf48d5-fe7e-44e4-a0eb-5b5c4e16e86e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

38434500 - Biochemical analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2025 Over 5 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.sullivan111@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067989355

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-0c11211a-3aa8-48e5-ba2e-aa75a25ca1cd-2020-06-25T07:00:38+01:00",
    "date": "2020-06-25T07:00:38+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-0c11211a-3aa8-48e5-ba2e-aa75a25ca1cd",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "BIP88017197",
        "title": "EARTHLIGHT",
        "description": "Requirement description a) The Ministry of Defence require a contract to manufacture, test and package a capability under the name of Project 'EARTHLIGHT'. The capability comprises of polyHIPE; a combination of Polymers and a catalyst system. b) The specification and methodology to manufacture the capability has been developed and approved by the Authority and has been proven effective. It is now at a technology readiness level for production and packaging. c) The Authorities methodology is focused on small batch production. Therefore, the Contractor may be required to develop the methodology so it is suitable for larger batch production. The Contractor will be provided with the specific Polymers and catalyst system to use as well as a packaging specification to follow. Scope of procurement a) Development - The Contractor may be required to adapt/develop the Authorities manufacturing method so it is suitable for larger batch production, b) Manufacture - The Contractor will be required to manufacture the Capability in accordance with the specified Polymer and catalyst system that will be provided by the Authority. c) Test - The Contractor will be required to test the capability in accordance with a testing plan provided by the Authority. The Authority will provide guidance and assistance with testing where required. d) Package - The Contractor will be required to package the capability in accordance with a provided specification. Broadly, packaging will be a vacuumed packaged foil tube filled with polymer bags containing the polyHIPE capability. e) Meetings - The Contractor will be required to attend and facilitate project progress meetings with the Authority over the duration of the Demonstration and Manufacture phase. Estimated value a) PS400,000 - PS600,000. Estimated quantity a) 1500kg of polyHIPE capability packed into vacuumed packaged foil tubes. b) Full Operating Capability (FOC) is expected to be achieved in Year 1 of the Contract. The Contract will include options for additional procurements if required by the Authority Indicative timeframes a) PQQ release - August 2020 b) ITT release - September/October 2020 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: Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological protection equipment.'.",
        "datePublished": "2020-06-25T07:00:38+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "35113200",
            "description": "Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "38434500",
                "description": "Biochemical analysers"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 400000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 600000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2020-12-01T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2020-12-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2025-11-30T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cf48d5-fe7e-44e4-a0eb-5b5c4e16e86e",
                "datePublished": "2020-06-25T07:00:38+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-41904",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Special Projects SCM (SPSCM)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Special Projects SCM (SPSCM)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Abbey Wood",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS34 8JH",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ryan.sullivan111@mod.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+443067989355"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-41904",
        "name": "Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Special Projects SCM (SPSCM)"
    }
}