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Precursor Chemical Research

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03 Nov 2021 at 14:04

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is planning a tender titled "Precursor Chemical Research," aimed at mitigating the risks associated with certain household chemicals that could be misused for explosive production. This project falls under the research and development services sector and is situated in London, England. The budget allocated for this initiative is £330,000, and it is set to commence between December 2021 and January 2022, concluding by 31st March 2022. Expressions of Interest from potential suppliers are encouraged to be submitted by 3rd November 2021 through the designated procurement email.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical formulation, particularly those with expertise in developing safer alternatives to hazardous substances such as sodium/calcium hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid. Companies that focus on research and development services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to participate in this competitive tender process. Engaging with the Home Office through their e-sourcing portal could prove beneficial for interested suppliers seeking to innovate within this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Precursor Chemical Research

Notice Description

The Home Office is seeking to reduce the risk of selected chemicals used in household products that are being used as precursors for the production of explosive or chemical threats. The Home Office will be seeking to work with suppliers to develop methods to reduce the misuse of certain chemicals commonly found within household products. This will be done by (a) finding substitute product formulations that perform to the same standard or better than current product formulations. (b) Adding additives that reduce the risk of misuse whilst having minimal impact to performance of the product. The following products will be the focus of this work 1. Additives in sodium/calcium hypochlorite, 2. Substitutes for Sodium/calcium hypochlorite, 3. Additives or substitutes for hydrochloric acid, 4. Disruption of Hexa-Methylene Tri-Peroxide Diamine (HMTD). It is anticipated that this work will begin in Dec 2021 / Jan 2022 (latest) and concluded by 31st March 2022. At this stage, we are seeking to raise awareness of our intention to run a call of competition within 2 weeks of this notice. Expressions of Interest are requested to be sent to HOSprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk. Interested suppliers are also invited to register on the Home Office's e-sourcing portal in readiness for the competition. https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b92dae3-19f3-4145-bb78-959ecd6ae285
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hosprocurement@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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