Planning

708941450 - Procurement and In-Service Support for a Person-Portable Identification for Particles, Vapours and Bulk Explosive Material PIN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

30 Aug 2023 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "708941450 - Procurement and In-Service Support for a Person-Portable Identification for Particles, Vapours and Bulk Explosive Material PIN" in the gas-detection apparatus industry category. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 30th September 2023. The buying organisation is located in Bristol, England, with a postcode of BS34 8JH. The procurement method is a tender process.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in gas-detection apparatus to compete. The requirement involves providing 60 detectors to equip 60 search teams, with a total estimated value of £13M. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement opportunity, and interested parties can engage in early market consultations following specific guidelines outlined in the tender documentation. Businesses interested in exploring this opportunity can reach out to Maia Harris at MOD for further information.

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Notice Title

708941450 - Procurement and In-Service Support for a Person-Portable Identification for Particles, Vapours and Bulk Explosive Material PIN

Notice Description

Specialist Explosive Ordinance Demolition, Exploitation & Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) - the Authority - are considering initiating a project to procure and support explosive material identification equipment. The MOD requires a person-portable, deployable and robust identification capability that allows explosive samples to be placed directly onto a surface, and a person-portable, deployable and robust through barrier identification capability to conduct search of buildings and other infrastructure to give immediate indication of the presence or lack of explosive material for common and bespoke explosive threat substances, or components thereof, permitting subsequent activity. The Authority will be purchasing 60 detectors to equip 60 search teams. The capabilities may be delivered by separate pieces of equipment or combined within one piece of equipment. The requirement will also include an in-service package which may include but not limited to: spares provision, repairs services, safety and environmental management, obsolescence management, technical support etc. The intention is to award a 5-year contract plus 2 option years to a supplier for each capability deliver this requirement. The estimated value of this requirement is PS13M. Early Market Engagement The Authority is interested in understanding the capabilities in the market to help inform the development of the requirement. Early Market Engagement will be conducted in two parts: Supplier Briefs 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. Your brief should be addressed to Maia.Harris135@mod.gov.uk. Please provide your brief no later than 30 September 2023. As a minimum, your brief should address the following aspects: Questions: What potential solutions are available to meet the requirement as stated in this PIN? Please provide information to support including any brochures (including technical information), and supplementary information if required. Please provide specific information on the product maturity/ technology readiness level. What are the estimated delivery timescales to deliver 60 pieces of equipment for the 2 capabilities detailed from order through to delivery? What are the estimated costs per unit at the market price? DSEI 2023 There will be an opportunity to arrange a meet and greet representatives of the SEEC DT at DSEI in London on the 12th September 2023. Please contact Maia Harris to arrange a meeting. Requests will be treated on a first come first serve basis, due to the limited availability during DSEI not all requests may be able to be accommodated. All information provided at this stage shall not be used by the Authority to down select but shall help inform the development of the requirement and contracting strategy only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f2c563d-ffc1-48d2-97c5-6f163e917133
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45580e9-cd4a-4a3f-bd8a-236bb3382a2d
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

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


CPV Codes

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 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

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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