Planning

PIN - RFI - Procurement and In-Service Support of a Radiological and Nuclear Detector

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

04 Apr 2023 at 08:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the "Procurement and In-Service Support of a Radiological and Nuclear Detector". The industry category for this tender is "Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment". The engagement end date is set for 19th May 2023. The estimated contract value is approximately £3m for a 5-year period with a possible 2-year extension. The procurement is in the "Planning" stage, with key milestones including a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) in mid-2023, Invite to Tender in early 2024, and entry to service in late 2024. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organization, located in Bristol, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the security and defence sector specialising in radiological and nuclear detection equipment. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate. Interested parties should be prepared for potential collaboration with L3Harris for integration with their remote control vehicle. The procurement is expected to follow a Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) approach and will require through-life support. Businesses looking to engage should address their brief to Maia Harris at maia.harris135@mod.gov.uk by 19th May 2023, detailing their capabilities, solutions, pricing, and the technology readiness level in line with the enter service date of 2024.

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Notice Title

PIN - RFI - Procurement and In-Service Support of a Radiological and Nuclear Detector

Notice Description

Description The DE&S Specialist Explosive Ordnance and Disposal (EOD), Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) have initiated a project for the Procurement and In-Service Support of a Radiological and Nuclear detector. The user group require the equipment to be capable of detecting both Gamma and Neutron emissions, monitor radiation levels to allow localisation of source and identify radioactive isotopes. A key component of the capability is that it can be mounted permanently (if required) onto the L3Harris T7 remote control vehicle (RCV). Furthermore, the capability must be able to display the information in real time to operators at the Incident control point (ICP) location and not hinder the routine operations of the RCV. The aspiration is that the detector can interface (through both software & hardware) with the L3Harris T7 and therefore prospective interested parties in this upcoming tender need to be content with sharing and collaboration activity with L3Harris to maximise this integration. Moreover, equipment testing at ITT and post contract award by DE&S may be required. The current assumption is that the solution is likely to be Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) and will include a requirement for through-life support for the capability. Through-life support will include spares, repairs, software updates, safety and configuration/ obsolescence management. The expectation is this capability will be in-service 2025 - 2035 although this is subject to change. Full details shall be included at the Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender phase of the competition. The classification of the requirement is up to and including OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE. Procurement Timescales & Contract Value The estimated total contract value is circa PS3m for a 5 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Estimated timescales are Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) mid 2023, Invite to Tender early 2024 and entry to service late 2024. Early Engagement and Market Intelligence The Authority is interested in understanding the capabilities in the market to help inform the development of the requirement. Please provide a brief of up to 750 words detailing your capability and potential solutions to the requirement along with a price list and any potential risk/ issues that the Authority should consider. Please also include further information on the product maturity/ technology readiness level in line with the enter service date of 2024. Your brief should be addressed to Maia.Harris135@mod.gov.uk. Please provide your brief no later than 19 May 2023. This information shall not be used by the Authority to down select but shall help inform the development of the requirement and contracting strategy only. Industry Day Prior to initiating the procurement, the Authority intends to hold an Industry Day (date and location to be confirmed). Attendance will be by application only and the details of that process will be briefed in due course

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93a5736-6b6a-4722-b247-e1ff487a604e
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

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

CPV Codes

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
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 2023Expired
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
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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

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