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Hiring of QinetiQ environmental facilities for thermal burden research

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Mar 2021 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the hiring of environmental facilities for thermal burden research, specifically to assess the thermal burden of the Load Carriage component of the Role Fitness Test (RFT(S)). This procurement falls under the research services industry category and is classified as a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement with QinetiQ, the sole UK supplier with appropriate facility size. The contract, valued at £126,692, commenced on 2nd March 2021 and will run until 1st May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services or those that possess environmental testing facilities, especially those with capabilities to manage heat simulations safely. As the project requires advanced environmental chambers, companies that offer specialised equipment and support services, such as medical assistance during testing, would be well-positioned to compete and expand their capabilities through engagement with the Ministry of Defence's innovative research projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hiring of QinetiQ environmental facilities for thermal burden research

Notice Description

Hiring of an environmental chamber of appropriate size to enable completion of two phases of research. The first phase is to assess the thermal burden of the Load Carriage component of the Role Fitness Test (Soldier) RFT(S) and the second phase is to assess the whole RFT(S) with 10 to 20 individuals at one time. The environmental facility must be able to set the ambient temperature to at least 20@C, control humidity and emit heat mimicking solar radiation. Provision of medical support to appropriately manage any potential heat illnesses during testing is also required. It was decided to use the QinetiQ LTPA framework this procurement as QinetiQ are the only UK supplier that has environmental chambers big enough to conduct this research. An LTPA tasking form was sent to QinetiQ and they quoted the Authority a price for the hiring of the chambers. This price was accepted and a contract was awarded to QinetiQ.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f477ef2-5060-4806-8fa1-95351ccd7625
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e87e08-5a01-477f-ac42-8d69b2d2ec75
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,692 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,692 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2021 - 1 May 2021 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

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