Planning

Request for Information - UK Lead-Lined X Ray Cell Capabilities

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

03 Feb 2022 at 08:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a Request for Information regarding the availability of lead-lined X-ray cells within the United Kingdom, crucial for their Counter Terrorism and Security (CTS) Division. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with responses due by 18 March 2022. The initiative is classified under research laboratory services and relates specifically to test and evaluation of security equipment. The geographic focus is primarily in the South West of England, with the key point of contact located at Porton Down, Salisbury (SP4 0JQ).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses equipped with existing lead-lined X-ray cell capabilities, particularly for contractors within the research and security sectors. Companies that possess expertise in safety engineering controls and access to suitable facilities are well-positioned to respond. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the authority is seeking partners who can enhance their operational capabilities in a secure and compliant manner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - UK Lead-Lined X Ray Cell Capabilities

Notice Description

Dstl's Counter Terrorism and Security (CTS) Division (hereinafter referred to as the Authority), is investigating the availability of lead-lined X-ray cells within the United Kingdom which are critical to multiple capabilities in CTS. Access to an X-ray cell with sufficient radiation shielding is critical to ensuring our staff can maintain the Authority's capability to operate and test ionising radiation sources in a safe and secure way. The Authority is issuing this Request for Information to understand the availability of a lead-lined X-ray cell capability external to the Authority provided within the UK. To assist the Authority, respondents to this RFI should provide: 1) Details of the facilities that are available for use, including the geographic location; 2) Detailed technical specifications in relation to undertaking Science & Technology activities, including but not limited to: a) the size(s) of the lead-lined cell and any adjoining control spaces (L x W x H), b) the thickness of lead lining in the cell walls, ceiling and door, c) details of existing safety engineering controls, e.g. interlocks, emergency stops, 3) Details of existing radiation sources operated in the cell (e.g. energy, current, pulsed or continuous, 4) Options for booking of facilities, including but not limited to: a) lead times for booking or accessing the facility, b) the potential availability of block booking arrangements, c) facility access and working hours, 5) If you have any working security classification levels, and 6) Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs for the use of a facility, on a unit basis and if any discount or economies are available. The Authority is issuing this Request for Information to understand the capacity and capabilities of existing Lead-lined X-Ray Cell Capabilities within the United Kingdom, across both Industry and Academia, in particular whether your capabilities/capacity meet some/all of the requirements set out above. 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 X-Ray Cell Labs/Equipment. We are looking for responses from economic operators who already have pre-existing Lead-lined X Ray Cell capability (and potential spare capacity) in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad6742b5-f06c-4ea3-a46a-7467d6810a9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f34dee7-921d-4c8c-8620-b21955b1796e
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

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
3 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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