Planning

Future Ground Search-CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

23 May 2024 at 15:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process titled "Future Ground Search-CF" in the Bomb detectors category. This planning stage procurement involves the acquisition of handheld detectors for specialist search users within Defence. The project is located in Bristol, England, with an engagement end date set for 1st July 2024.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete in providing handheld detectors as outlined in the tender. The procurement process is focused on acquiring industry-specific equipment to enhance Defence capabilities in search operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Ground Search-CF

Notice Description

Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search, Exploitation & Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) are considering initiating a programme of projects to procure a suite of handheld detectors, providing the backbone for specialist and intermediate search users in Defence. The MOD requires a suite of ground search detectors to provide the following: Project 1: Handheld Metal, Non-Metal Detector: A single handheld detector to provide a crush wire, low metal, no metal and metal detect capability (est. Qty 800) Project 2: Handheld Complex Terrain Metal Detector: A single handheld detector to provide a complex terrain pinpoint metal detect capability (est. Qty 800) The Authority will be purchasing Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) detectors to equip Advanced and Intermediate Search Teams across Defence. Each requirement will also include an in-service package which may include but not limited to spares provision, repairs, technical expertise, servicing, safety and environmental management, obsolescence management, configuration control and technical support. It is expected that the Future Ground Search programme will be split into four individual projects (two specifically noted in this PIN with the future two in a separate PIN expected in the near future), with each project having its own schedule. Each project is expected to have a minimum of a ten-year in-service life expectancy from date of manufacture and should remain supportable for that period. Each contract is expected to have a duration of five years with options to extend by an additional two years. The estimated value of the two projects in its totality is approximately PS45m. (Project 1: est PS35m, Project 2: est PS10m) *See link for more information on Market Engagement*

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19c911d3-f676-4eb4-84c8-8e012733c87a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5324c0e-8d34-48da-bfe5-f6a37e10e33d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38546100 - Bomb detectors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Further Information

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