Tender

Supply of Respirator Test Devices (RTDs)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT)

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Tender

17 Oct 2019 at 08:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT), is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Respirator Test Devices (RTDs)" as part of a selective procurement process, with a total contract value estimated at £4 million. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 13th November 2019. The contract location is Bristol, UK, and it predominantly falls under the category of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. Contracts are expected to commence on 23rd March 2020 and extend until 22nd September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the fields of scientific equipment, engineering, and manufacturing, particularly those capable of providing Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Respirator Test Devices that comply with integration requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with prior experience in supporting governmental contracts or innovations in protective equipment. The resultant contracts could also involve scope for post-design services, further broadening potential for ongoing engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Respirator Test Devices (RTDs)

Notice Description

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT), from hereon in referred to as the Authority, are responsible for the procurement, delivery and in service support of CBRN equipment to Detect, Inform, Protect, Treat and Decontaminate CBRN threats for the British Armed Forces. The Authority has a requirement for the supply of Respirator Test Devices (RTD(s)) used to test the Fit Factor of in-service respirators, including the General Service Respirator (GSR) which is the standard issue respirator used by British service personnel. The RTD is an air sampling unit which is the key piece of equipment in the Respirator Test Measurement System (RTMS). The RTMS comprises a Diluter Assembly, Aerosol Generator, Fan Assembly with air filter, CBRN Laptop, Maskfit Software and an Aerosol Containment Facility which is used to simulate a CBRN environment for the particulate testing of respirators. The RTMS constitutes two systems known as the Respirator Test System (RTS) and the Advanced Respirator Test System (ARTS) which are used to provide the particulate testing of respirators on ordinary CBRN personnel and CBRN specialists. The aim of the RTMS is to ensure that each individual Respirator worn by service personnel is fitted correctly, confirming that the seal between the respirator and users face provides appropriate protection against Chemical War Agents (CWA) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC) which may be encountered in a CBRN environment. The Authority require the supply of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) RTDs that must inter-operate and integrate with all components of the RTMS to meet the Authority's requirement. The resulting contract will also include scope for Post Design Services (PDS). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34d5bb3-ae98-44f8-b96c-cf2fa6d05e2f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2020 - 22 Sep 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT)
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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