Planning

Industrial 3D Computed Tomography Scanner

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

10 Jan 2022 at 13:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning to procure an Industrial 3D Computed Tomography Scanner to meet its requirements at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Porton Down, Salisbury, England. Key milestones indicate that the engagement end date is set for 11th February 2022. The procurement process, categorised under CT scanners, is currently at the planning stage, with indicative dates for issuing the Find a Tender Notice and Contracts Notice in March 2022, followed by pre-qualification submissions in late April to early May 2022, and the issue of Invitations to Tender in early to mid-June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that offer specialised equipment and services related to medical imaging and radiation safety. Firms providing delivery, installation, maintenance, and training for industrial equipment, particularly those experienced in meeting UK Regulations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies interested in this procurement should prepare to showcase their capabilities in producing volumetric data using advanced scanning technologies, as this will form a critical part of the assessment during the tendering phases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Industrial 3D Computed Tomography Scanner

Notice Description

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory have a potential requirement for an Industrial 3D Computed Tomography Scanner including delivery, installation, maintenance and training with associated IT and software system to process data. The computed tomography scanner must have an industrial configuration capable of producing volumetric (3D) data in a non-proprietary format derived from samples more than 1.5m long and 300mm diameter and exceeding 150kg. There will be specific requirements as part of this procurement process for suppliers to evidence they meet UK Regulations relating to radiation safety, explosives safety in addition to other UK legislation. Additional information: The purpose of this PIN is to provide potential suppliers with advanced notification of our potential future procurement and to encourage them to register as a Supplier on the Defence Sourcing Portal - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html The following are indicative dates for the different stages of this procurement: Issue Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder Contracts Notice - Mid to End of March 2022 Pre-qualification submission date - Late April to Early May 2022 Issue of Invitation to Tender - Early to Mid June 2022 Invitation to Tender Response - Mid to Late July 2022 Contract Award - Late September to Early October 2022 These are indicative dates and are provided for information only. DSTL reserve the right to alter these if required, but any such changes will comply with timescales in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR). The assessment of the quality of the submissions at the Invitation To Tender (ITT) stage will likely include a requirement to produce volumetric data of several sections of a Test Phantom which incorporates physical features of various sizes. The Test Phantom testing equipment will be provided for a specified time period during the ITT stage to each supplier to produce scans. The volumetric data will then be evaluated as detailed in the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d487842-43e2-4a00-b2cb-8a24d11f311d
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33115100 - CT scanners

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 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
PORTON DOWN, 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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