Planning

Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs)

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04 Nov 2020 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is initiating a tender for the procurement of Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs) as part of the Cyclamen 3 Programme. This Soft Market Test (SMT) aims to engage suppliers for the provision of over 200 devices, with a planned delivery occurring in late FY 2021/22. The procurement method is a selective approach under a restricted procedure, with the closing date for expressions of interest set for 12 noon on 30th November 2020. Interested parties are requested to register on the Authority's eSourcing portal to access the SMT documentation and present their expressions of interest directed to Ewa Klimek at the Home Office. The overall contract value is estimated at £6,000,000, with a minimum value of £3,500,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the manufacturing and technology sectors, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and new market entrants. Companies capable of offering innovative solutions for training, servicing, and maintaining handheld radiation detection equipment will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on delivering value for money while maintaining quality opens up avenues for creative proposals, making this tender attractive for businesses looking to expand their clientele in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs)

Notice Description

Soft Market Test (SMT) Procurement of training, deployment, servicing and maintenance of handheld Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs) as part of the Cyclamen 3 Programme. C18852 Additional information: Border Force require a supplier who can provide 200+ devices to meet an order for delivery late 21/22FY. This is Soft Market Test Exercise (SMT). The aim of this exercise is to engage with suppliers in informal discussions related to the above and to;1. Understand the optimum way of packaging services to facilitate bids from a wide cross section of the supply market, including charities, social enterprises and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) and new entrants to the market;2. Deliver Value for Money to the Home Office and reduce through life cost of manufacturing and maintaining the equipment in question. The Home Office needs solutions that reduce costs but that also deliver quality of service; 3. To assist the Home Office to develop appropriate procurement documentation;4. To test whether the market has experience of being involved in and delivering similar projecto engage with suppliers in informal discussions related to the above and to;The closing date for expressions of interest is 12 noon on the 30th of November 2020.In order to have an access to the SMT document suppliers will have to complete Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). If you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this SMTE you will need to register on the Authority's eSourcing portal - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Once registered, please send an expression of interest to ewa.klimek@homeoffice.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db8569ef-02aa-4b61-9a46-60aac97d0c67
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement 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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Ewa Klimek
Contact Email
ewa.klimek@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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