Planning

ADM-300 Simulator Upgrade

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

05 Nov 2024 at 14:24

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in the planning stage for the procurement titled "ADM-300 Simulator Upgrade," which falls under the training simulators industry category. This procurement process involves the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically LU4 9UR. The key milestone is the engagement end date set for 5th November 2024. The contract is estimated at £850,000 exclusive of VAT and will ensure the continued operational capability of in-service ADM300 radiation survey simulators through to 2032.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in defence training equipment and simulation technologies. Argon Electronics Limited has been identified as the supplier due to its technical expertise and intellectual property rights. SMEs with capabilities in high-precision simulation equipment and maintenance services will find this procurement highly relevant. The procurement process will follow the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, ensuring a regulated and transparent award process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ADM-300 Simulator Upgrade

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to place a supply contract with Argon Electronics Limited (Argon Electronics), for the upgrade of currently in-service ADM300 radiation survey simulators, used in training scenarios to simulate radiation readings, to ensure continued operational capability through to anticipated out of service date of 2032. The contract will be for 1 year and have an estimated value of PS850,000 exclusive of VAT. In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. Argon Electronics is the original equipment manufacturer and the only economic operator with the relevant intellectual property, technical know-how, expertise, equipment and tooling to carry out upgrade of its equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff55d180-3974-4193-969c-dd4a5f653dc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f683c40a-7b2a-4893-bb01-a6b6b94e037e
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 2024Expired
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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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