Planning

Request for Information - UK Anechoic Chamber Capabilities

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

02 Feb 2022 at 11:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a Request for Information concerning UK Anechoic Chamber capabilities. This procurement process aims to gather insights into available facilities that align with critical research and operational requirements, ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Interested parties can submit their responses by the engagement end date of 18 March 2022. The process primarily focuses on the defence and security industry, specifically related to the testing and evaluation of security equipment, with the location centred around Salisbury, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with existing Anechoic Chamber capabilities in the UK to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies offering specialised facilities or services related to anechoic chambers, particularly those possessing spare capacity, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, capitalising on the potential for collaboration and growth within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - UK Anechoic Chamber Capabilities

Notice Description

Dstl's Counter Terrorism and Security (CTS) Division (hereinafter referred to as the Authority), is investigating the availability of Anechoic Chambers within the United Kingdom which are critical to multiple capabilities in CTS. The chambers themselves are critical to ensuring our staff can operate in a safe and secure way by: - ensuring operational equipment can be tested without impedance from outside signals; - protecting the outside world from interference caused by our equipment - ensuring that Dstl conduct research and operations in a manner compliant with UK legislation (Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006). The Authority is issuing this Request for Information to understand what facilities are available for use, together with associated detailed technical specifications in relation to undertaking Science & Technology in this area with external providers within the UK. The Authority is also interested in options for booking use of available facilities, with details such as access times, block booking possibilities and working security classification levels - if any. Specifications may include (but not limited to): a) Anechoic chamber location b) Internal available working size of anechoic chamber (L x W x H) c) Door size and turntable diameter d) Frequency operating range e.g 30MHz to 40GHz e) Cost of use of facility f) Operating security level of facility The Authority is seeking responses from economic operators that cover/provide information on your capacity and capability in respect of the above requirements. Information you provide to us in response to this RFI, that is not already available to us from other sources, will be handled in-confidence. By submitting a response to this RFI you are giving us permission to keep and use the information for our internal purposes, and to provide the information onwards, in-confidence, within UK Government. We will not use or disclose the information for any other purpose, without first requesting permission to do so. This RFI is not a commitment to subsequently launch a formal procurement procedure thereafter. Additional information: Economic Operators are requested to note that the Authority is not seeking manufacturers or suppliers of Anechoic Chambers. We are looking for responses from economic operators who already have pre-existing Anechoic Chamber capability (and potential spare capacity) in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac53372c-07a9-4472-855b-53057a9eeb60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763fe88d-3a19-4fc0-93af-d4476eccfd73
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

42992200 - Anechoic chamber

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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