Tender

Deployed Force Radiation Detection Monitoring Equipment Replacement (DFRDME)

MOD

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Tender

24 Oct 2020 at 08:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom is currently seeking tenders for the replacement of Deployed Force Radiation Detection Monitoring Equipment (DFRDME), crucial for nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection. This procurement, categorised under goods, is at the tender stage and is expected to conclude on 23 November 2020. The contract is valued between £6 million and £8 million, with the contract period running from 30 June 2021 to 30 June 2026, and delivery is required in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and protective equipment sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions that can withstand military operational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence, especially those specialising in radiation detection and monitoring technologies, as no modifications to COTS items will be considered. Businesses well-versed in innovative technological solutions aligned with military specifications would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deployed Force Radiation Detection Monitoring Equipment Replacement (DFRDME)

Notice Description

Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological protection equipment. The Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Protection Delivery Team (CBRN DT) need to establish the enduring provision of Deployed Force Radiation Detection and Monitoring Equipment (DFRDME) and are required to maintain the Radiation Detection and Monitoring Equipment (RDME) capability. The requirement is based on replacing the current, hand-held/body-worn, equipment that provides the current capability provided by radiation identification equipment (gr-135), radiation detection monitor (sor/t) and radiation detection monitor -reader (xom/t) The Authority has a requirement to replace the 'in-service' obsolete Radiation Detection Meter/Readers (RDM & RDMR) and Radiation Identification Equipment (RIE) with a suitable replacement in line with Key System User Requirements (KURs) listed within this contract notice. The Authority is seeking a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) item that is able to withstand an operational military/dismounted first responder-type environment as specified within the System Requirements Document (SRD). The Authority will not pay for modifications or changes to COTS items in order to meet these requirements. More details are listed within the Individual Lots for RIE and RDM. This requirement was previously advertised on 13/08/2020. 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: Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological protection equipment.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20af269-7da6-435e-be64-e0de61b648df
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 Over 5 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
MOD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jamie.cushion101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443001553128

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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