Planning

RFI for Supply of Heat Stress Monitors

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in Deeside, Wales, has initiated a Request for Information (RFI) for the supply of 630 TSI QUESTemp 34s (QT34) Area Heat Stress Monitors distributed over a four-year period. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 28 February 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of hygiene monitoring and testing equipment and is intended to support the Operational Infrastructure Delivery Team (OIDT) under Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). The contract will cover various delivery locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hygiene monitoring and testing equipment, particularly those experienced with the QT34 model. As this is an RFI, it serves as a market engagement to gather information rather than a formal bidding opportunity. However, the information provided could influence a future competitive procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria specified in the tender. Participating in this RFI can help businesses position themselves competitively for upcoming procurement activities by the MOD.

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Notice Title

RFI for Supply of Heat Stress Monitors

Notice Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for procurement of QT34. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to procure qty 630 TSI QUESTemp 34s (QT34) Area Heat Stress Monitors over a period of 4 years on behalf of the Operational Infrastructure Delivery Team (OIDT), part of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). 1.3. This RFI is not a bidding opportunity, it is a means by which industry can provide information. Any resulting procurement activity will be conducted in the first instance competitively.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab867e44-0346-40e1-87e1-82466362ea7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c724b301-dc9f-4b8b-bea4-3c5a259c3bb9
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

38910000 - Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2025Expired
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
DEESIDE
Postcode
CH5 2LS
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Queensferry and Sealand
Westminster Constituency
Alyn and Deeside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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