Planning

701577695 - ACDECA/016 Supply of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Dec 2024 at 11:24

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Oct 2024 at 09:15

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Oct 2024 at 08:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a range of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment, identified under the tender title "701577695 - ACDECA/016 Supply of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment". This tender falls within the industry category of non-destructive testing services (CPV: 71632200) and is at the planning stage. The procurement process includes a market engagement phase, with an engagement end date set for 14 January 2025. The equipment is intended to be delivered to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The project aims to identify Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) equipment solutions to replace existing non-destructive testing equipment, ensuring support for at least 10 years.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying non-destructive testing equipment. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement is deemed suitable for them. The process includes providing responses to a Request for Information (RFI), which will help the Ministry of Defence understand market capabilities and solutions. By participating, businesses can establish long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence, gain visibility, and potentially secure additional contracts in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701577695 - ACDECA/016 Supply of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment

Notice Description

There exists an emergent requirement to replace a range of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment currently in use by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence. Associated with this document is a list of questions which we would like a response to. We would be interested in any Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) equipment which could fulfil these requirements and future technical solutions. Any solutions must be supported for at least 10 years. A previous RFI has been published for this requirement in 2021. This is a current RFI which the Authority would like to understand the market. Attached to this notice is a full RFI document detailing the requirements top -level specification and also a supplier response form for completion when responding. Additional information: Visit the opportunity on the Defence Sourcing Portal for all further information and to respond to the RFI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3eb5132-a324-4303-b7a6-82c8c2b4416b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eac8fbd-6bdb-48f5-a4ea-76d6a475459c
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 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

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
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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