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Contract Notice for the Procurement and In-Service Support of Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Feb 2023 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a Contract Notice for the Procurement and In-Service Support of a Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS). This competitive tender aims to deliver 160 units initially with potential for more purchases, following MOD standards and policies. The procurement process follows a Restricted procedure under Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, with a deadline for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) on 06 March 2023 and an anticipated Contract Award date of 01 August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering X-ray developer solutions to engage with the UK Armed Forces through the provision of a mature Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) system. Suppliers with expertise in providing in-service support, including spares, repairs, quality management, and safety management, are well-suited for this opportunity. The estimated contract value is £13,300,000.00 (EX VAT), with a contract period starting on 01 August 2023 and ending in 2028, inclusive of possible extension periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Notice for the Procurement and In-Service Support of Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS)

Notice Description

1. Introduction 1.1 The DE&S Specialist EODS, [Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search], Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) team intends to competitively assess, select and award a contract to deliver and support a Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS) capability for use by UK Armed Forces during Improvised Explosive Device Disposal operations. This Contract will deliver an initial order of 160 units with potential to purchase additional units over the Contract duration. 1.2 The Future TBIS capability shall provide a through-barrier system, specifically X-Ray, consisting of, but not limited to, an X-Ray generator, a detector panel, and a laptop used to display and manipulate the image. 1.3 The system needs to comply with MOD standards and policies for quality, safety, security and cyber, amongst others. Full details shall be provided at the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage of the competition. 1.4 The competitive procedure will be managed in accordance with a Restricted procedure under Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. 1.5 You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) found at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55756. The full requirement will be issued in the ITT and suppliers will be given appropriate time to respond with their tenders. The Authority shall take forward a maximum of six suppliers that have provided a compliant response to the PQQ. The six highest scoring compliant suppliers will be invited to tender. Additional information: 2. Scope of Requirement 2.1 Future TBIS will deliver a capability that is available to UK based Defence Users. 2.2 The Authority is seeking a mature Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution to meet the requirement. 2.3 In-service support shall be provided for a period of five years from Contract Award. The requirements of in-service support include, but are not limited to: provision of spares, repairs and turnaround times, quality management, safety management, obsolescence management. Performance against these requirements will be monitored as part of standard MOD Contract Management processes. 3. Contract Options 3.1 The requirement includes the provision of the following contract option: 3.1.1 Extension of In-Service Support for an additional period of two years. 3.2 The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option. Further information on the option will be provided in the Invitation to Tender. 4. Security Information 4.1 The Cyber Risk level for this procurement is VERY LOW. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) if RAR-415050668. 4.2 A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available at DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential Providers should make themselves familiar with the requirements against the profile assessment for this risk level. 4.3 The maximum classification of the Future TBIS contract and its data is expected to be OFFICIAL SENSITIVE. 5. Estimated Timescales 5.1 The table below details the anticipated timeframes of this procurement. These dates are provided for information only. Activity Date Final date for DPQQ Clarification Questions 06 March 2023 DPQQs returned to MOD 13 March 2023 Invitation to Tender Issued 31 March 2023 Tenders Returned to MOD 12 May 2023 Authority Evaluation of ITT Completed 23 June 2023 Anticipated Date of Contract Award 01 August 2023 Contract Expiry 2028 (excluding options) 5 years post contract award 6. Estimated Value 6.1 The estimated overall value of the contract, including any option extension periods and additional purchases, is PS13,300,000.00(EX VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72db4822-2f33-479e-82c0-5a1b03003de7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24931230 - X-ray developers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 Over 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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