Tender

COLLABORATE: Providing rapid solutions to CBR problems

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Oct 2023 at 13:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking rapid solutions to chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) problems through the COLLABORATE project. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category and involves a flexible, hybrid contract worth GBP 3,200,000. The tender period closes on 8th November 2023, with the contract expected to run from December 2023 to December 2027. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, is based in Salisbury, United Kingdom.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses with expertise in diagnostic systems, research laboratory services, and design and execution of research and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process. Businesses suited to compete in this tender should focus on providing innovative solutions to CBR problems and have the capacity to adapt to evolving tasks over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COLLABORATE: Providing rapid solutions to CBR problems

Notice Description

The requirement is to understand, prevent, protect and recover from materials of defence concern, including chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) agents. The COLLABORATE project sits within the Emerging Technology Hub and aims to work in partnership with the supplier to access rapid solutions to CBR problems. Dstl wish to establish a flexible, hybrid contract: Year 1 (T0+12 months) will consist of defined tasks and additional tasks will be added to Years 2, 3 and 4 via a call off contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cc099f6-8f49-442d-afd9-9303c833a239
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8e2e93-04df-420e-b9a4-dc30945aea07
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2023 - 8 Dec 2027 4-5 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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