Notice Information
Notice Title
Homeland Security Group: Radiological and Nuclear Borders Portable Detection Capabilities
Notice Description
The Home Office intends to commence early market engagement, seeking insight from potential suppliers of Radiological & Nuclear (RN) Detection Equipment and Services. This builds on the market engagement undertaken by the Home Office last year and will focus on the deployment of highly mobile RN search and detection capabilities at border points that cater for non-scheduled, largely non-commercial aircraft and vessels. These are referred to as General Aviation (GA) and General Maritime (GM) e.g., light aircraft airfields, marinas and at sea capabilities. Please note that this is not a call for competition. It is an opportunity for the Home Office to understand the ability of the market to provide portable RN detection equipment for Border Force or Police, which can be used to provide screening in the General Aviation and General Maritime environments. The aim being for us to continue to enhance UK RN capabilities and coverage in these areas. The Authority is interested in understanding the latest capabilities and technologies in RN detection, identification, and measurement for small to medium detectors that can be operated as: 1. Hands-free portable detectors for gamma and neutron detection, which allows officers to screen for RN sources incidental to their day-to-day role. 2. Medium sized hands-free detectors that are portable by one person into confined spaces (e.g. backpack, holster, wearables) when more sensitive detection is required, or a small detector alarm requires a confirmatory secondary examination. 3. Gamma and neutron detectors that can be deployed by one person to screen passing people and baggage. These devices should be capable of being deployed and operational shortly after arrival at site and be readily stowed away shortly thereafter. A fixed power supply cannot be expected. [Note 2 and 3 could well be served by one piece of equipment] The detection equipment must be able to differentiate between different radiation types, conduct isotopic identification including Special Nuclear Materials, and offer NORM suppression where relevant. It is recognised that some specification flexibility might be necessary for the smallest detectors on current technologies. Interested suppliers should visit https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com and look for: "pqq_349 - 01 NDA Early Market Engagement for RN Borders Portable Detection". An early market engagement document will be accessible to suppliers following the completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). We are intending to hold individual supplier engagement sessions at the end of April / May 2023. For technical assistance please contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk at customersupport@jaggaer.com or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs).
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-c9ee9b69-138b-490b-835d-b78259a23626
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd5d79a-bbaa-40d6-898c-436af5ce2a25
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
48 - Software package and information systems
50 - Repair and maintenance services
51 - Installation services (except software)
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
75 - Administration, defence and social security services
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
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- CPV Codes
35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
35121000 - Security equipment
38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation
38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
38580000 - Non-medical equipment based on the use of radiations
38581000 - Baggage-scanning equipment
38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
48210000 - Networking software package
50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials
51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services
73421000 - Development of security equipment
75222000 - Civil defence services
90721600 - Radiation protection services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Mar 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 21 Apr 2023Expired
- 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
- HOME OFFICE
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1P 4DF
- Post Town
- South West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd5d79a-bbaa-40d6-898c-436af5ce2a25
13th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
Notice URLs
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