Planning

Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM) Request for Information

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

07 Sep 2021 at 13:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM), aimed at protecting personnel and equipment from contamination. This initiative invites suppliers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire to explore viable existing solutions in the market. Key dates include the engagement end date on 5th October 2021, and the tender was initiated on 7th September 2021. The procurement is classified under the CPV category for leather, textile fabrics, and materials suitable for nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of protective materials, particularly those involved in textiles and advanced material technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to respond, as the MOD is open to commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) as well as bespoke solutions that fulfil the RFI requirements. Companies with experience in tailoring product specifications and providing evidence from similar projects will be well-positioned to compete in this preliminary engagement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM) Request for Information

Notice Description

The United Kingdom (UK) Ministry of Defence (MOD) potentially have a requirement for a Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM) to provide protection to personnel and equipment from contamination and cross-contamination. The UK MOD would like to invite interested potential suppliers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire. The RFI consists of several questions which will allow potential suppliers to provide information on COTS or possible bespoke CARM items which would meet the requirements of the Authority. Please note that you are not expected to provide comment on how you would undertake any validation testing of the products as the Authority expect to perform this work to and ensure conformance to the requirements. However, the Authority would still welcome evidence from other projects or references if you are able to provide examples of how you have tailored the physical characteristics (similar to those listed in the RFI questionnaire) in the development of bespoke products. Please note that this is a Request For Information only. This request is not a commitment by the Authority to launch a formal procurement process and the requirement, described, is subject to change, the objective of this RFI is to explore existing solutions available in the market. For further information, please request a copy of the RFI questionnaire from the named contact by 05/10/2021. Josef Pocock Josef.Pocock107@mod.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64dfbb19-2664-458c-be8b-b40ce77e6ca4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6520d8-022d-4c45-a76d-cdc447ae319c
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

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

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

CPV Codes

19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

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
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 2021Expired
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
Josef Pocock
Contact Email
josef.pocock107@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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