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Provision and In-Service Support of Explosive Vapour Detection Device Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2023 at 15:30

TenderAmendment

29 Sep 2022 at 09:40

Tender

28 Sep 2022 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision and in-service support of an Explosive Vapour Detection Device to Smiths Detection Watford Limited. The contract, valued at £2,422,000, was awarded on 13th October 2023 through a competitive procurement process using the Restricted Procedure under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011. The contract period is from 13th October 2023 to 12th October 2028, with the tender period ending on 12th October 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of Gas-detection apparatus and locations include the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the gas-detection equipment and military/civil defence services industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly suitable. The procurement method used was selective, following the Restricted Procedure above the threshold, indicating a well-defined and competitive process for interested suppliers. Interested parties should consider the estimated contract value of £2.4 million and the five-year contract period with a potential two-year extension. Key dates include the Contract Award on 13th October 2023 and the tender period deadline of 12th October 2023, providing a timeline for engaging in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision and In-Service Support of Explosive Vapour Detection Device Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

The Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search (EOD&S), Exploitation & Countermeasures ("SEEC") Delivery Team, part of Defence Equipment & Support ("DE&S") within the UK Ministry of Defence ("MoD"), has awarded a five-year Contract, with the option to extend by a further two years, to Smiths Detection-Watford Limited. This is for the Procurement and In-Service of a Explosive Vapour Detector Device (EVDD), with a total estimated contract value of PS2,422,000 (including option years). This contract has been placed via a competitive procurement using the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 Restricted Procedure utilising the weighted value for money evaluation criteria. Smiths Detection-Watford Limited was awarded the Contract as they submitted a compliant bid in accordance with the evaluation criteria set out in the Invitation to Tender. All Tenderers were notified of the Contract Award Decision on 10th July 2023 and the Contract was subsequently awarded 13th October 2023. The redacted contract documents have been attached for transparency purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d50eeb06-1fb6-49d3-9aa3-c5ec5574f279
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10019131-824b-4363-b909-f06589dc027d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

75221000 - Military defence services

75222000 - Civil defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,422,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,422,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2023 - 12 Oct 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITHS DETECTION WATFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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