Planning

RIMNET Monitor Network - Supplier Forum

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Planning

28 Apr 2022 at 12:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RIMNET Monitor Network - Supplier Forum" is initiated by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, located in London, England. Currently in the planning stage, this tender is focused on the nuclear safety equipment industry. A key milestone is the engagement end date set for 23rd May 2022. The contract involves the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of the RIMNET nuclear radiation monitoring system, with an Invitation to Tender (ITT) expected to launch in Q2 of the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the nuclear safety and monitoring sector, particularly companies specialising in engineering services, IT solutions, and maintenance of security equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those interested in forming consortia to collaborate on bids. By joining the upcoming supplier forum, potential bidders will gain insights into the procurement strategy and have the chance to network with other organisations, thereby enhancing their chances of success in this competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RIMNET Monitor Network - Supplier Forum

Notice Description

RIMNET is a nuclear radiation monitoring and emergency response system which was installed in 1988 to monitor the consequences for the UK of nuclear incidents abroad following lessons learned from the Chernobyl accident in 1986. The system is now utilised in the UK response to all major radiological events. The network consists of over 200 gamma dose rate monitors around around the UK, as well as key UK nuclear power plant sites. The contract will be for the operation, maintenance and eventual replacement of the current network, as well as the supply of new monitors to enhance the current technology. BEIS is planning on launching the ITT in Q2 FY 2022-2023, by beginning of July at the earliest. This notice is for a 1-2 hour virtual supplier forum to enable suppliers to attend a further market engagement session. This event is in response to some potential bidders wishing to explore forming consortia. Suppliers will receive updates on the procurement strategy and meet other organisations in the market with a view to partnering. The event will take place on the 23rd May 2022 from 2pm-4pm. In order to attend this session, please sign the attached Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement and return it to the following email address: natasha.mardinian@beis.gov.uk. The background materials relating to the procurement will then be shared with you, along with a Microsoft Teams link for the event. Please sign up to the Jaggaer system to receive further updates on the tender. The sign up link is here: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/beisgroup/web/login.jst?_ncp=1651143843608.1425559-1 If you have any disability requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac4fc64e-e29b-44d7-85f8-9c02edec804e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17fef280-165a-4b8e-928f-4f54a200508a
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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

71300000 - Engineering services

71356300 - Technical support services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 May 2022Expired
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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
natasha.mardinian@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

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