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Design and construction of a flight case containment system for NXT-Detect ETD capability to enable non-static deployment

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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18 Dec 2024 at 17:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service's Threat Mitigation Technologies (TMT) department has awarded a contract for the design and construction of a flight case containment system for NXT-Detect ETD capability. The buying organisation is BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The project focuses on the security equipment industry, with a particular emphasis on the design and development of such equipment. The procurement stage is 'Award,' and the key dates include the tender submission deadline on 6th December 2024 and the contract period from 11th December 2024 to 28th March 2025. The procurement method was a competitive quotation below the threshold with a contract value of £31,190 awarded to Mass Spec Analytical Ltd.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in security equipment design and integration, particularly those adept in handling explosives trace detection systems. The requirement for expertise in creating robust and mobile containment systems means that engineering firms with experience in security and protective casing solutions are well-suited to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, fostering opportunities for business growth through collaborations and fulfilling critical operational needs within the policing sector.

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Notice Title

Design and construction of a flight case containment system for NXT-Detect ETD capability to enable non-static deployment

Notice Description

The Threat Mitigation Technologies (TMT) department within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) provides technical advice and capabilities to a range of operational policing customer groups. One existing capability is that of Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) for various operational requirements and infrastructures. As such, a requirement has arisen for the design and construction of a flight case system that the MSA NXT-Detect ETD spectrometer can be integrated into to form a protective casing when the system is mobilised between difference Specialist Search Operations. The casing should also provide the means of mobilisation, i.e. be wheeled and offer weather protection when moved from vehicle to set up location assuming the vehicle cannot make its delivery under cover. The contract should include; the design with drawings. the construction of a single case system and integration onto the current MPS NXT-Detect ETD system. An integrated UPS capability to smooth power sources from external supplies, such as generators and old building infrastructures where spiking may be prevalent. Adequate ventilation for the ETD system to be running within the case once located and wheels locked ready for operational use. Any supplier responding to this opportunity must demonstrate that they have appropriate expertise and experience to complete this work successfully. Further details available from richard.warren2@met.police.uk Additional information: Electronic quotations must be emailed back to richard.warren2@met.police.uk no later than 16:00 on 06/12/2024 Any supplier responding to this opportunity must demonstrate that they have appropriate expertise and experience to complete this work successfully. The quotations should include all the points detailed in this request for quotation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b89de1e-54dd-43e4-841f-40d7f48eb3ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742fbb9e-17aa-4798-acf1-082dcc585fb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

73421000 - Development of security equipment

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,190 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LILLIE ROAD
Postcode
SW6 1TR
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
West Kensington
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mass Spec Analytical Ltd

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