Planning

THE GAMMA SPECTROSCOPY IN-SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS) CONTRACT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

28 Jul 2022 at 12:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Gamma Spectroscopy In-Service Support (ISS) Contract" initiated by the UK Ministry of Defence. This contract involves the provision of in-service support for Gamma Spectroscopy systems and is classified under the category of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a significant engagement deadline set for 11th August 2022. The contract is expected to have a maximum value of £4 million and will be awarded for a period of five years, primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in technical support and maintenance services for defence-related equipment. Given that the Ministry of Defence intends to award this contract directly to Ametek GB Ltd T/A Advanced Measurement Technology, businesses with capabilities in nuclear spectroscopy and related support services should consider this notice as indicative of ongoing requirements in the sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find potential avenues for partnership or subcontracting, while companies experienced in defence and security procurement processes will also be well-positioned to respond to future opportunities in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE GAMMA SPECTROSCOPY IN-SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS) CONTRACT

Notice Description

Please note this requirement is for UK EYES ONLY. This notice has been published to inform Industry of the Authority's intention to award a contract to Ametek GB Ltd T/A Advanced Measurement Technology for the in-service support of Gamma Spectroscopy systems for a period of 5 years with an estimated maximum value of PS4M. Additional information: The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team, part of the Defence, Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) - intends to place a contract with Ametek GB Ltd T/A Advanced Measurement Technology for the in-service support of Gamma Spectroscopy systems for a period of 5 years with an estimated maximum value of PS4M. This is necessary to ensure maintenance of the capability until it's out of service date. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. Summary of the Technical Reason: Ametek GB Ltd T/A Advanced Measurement Technology are currently the only supplier who can provide the continued in-service support of The Gamma Spectroscopy Systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2126bd16-4888-431e-93dc-0a67e4f823e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/432f2423-88aa-43d4-bf6a-4b9ad5dddba2
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

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

CPV Codes

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2022Expired
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

Notice Documents

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