Tender

Provision of in-service support for Chemical Sense Training Equipment (CSTE)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, IBOC, CBRN

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Tender

13 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, IBOC, CBRN is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of in-service support for Chemical Sense Training Equipment (CSTE)" in the defence services sector, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 11th October 2021. The procurement is selective and negotiated under the Open Contracting Data Standard and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract is anticipated to last for an initial period of two years with a possible extension of one year, with a total contract value of £450,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in equipment maintenance and training support services, particularly those with expertise in nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological defence. Companies equipped to provide in-service support for complex detection and monitoring technologies, training modules, and logistics related to safety and technical documentation would be well-placed to compete. Suppliers that can demonstrate robust capabilities in contract management, technical report preparation, and compliance with defence standards are encouraged to express their interest in this procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of in-service support for Chemical Sense Training Equipment (CSTE)

Notice Description

Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological protection equipment. In-Service Support (ISS) to Chemical Warfare Agent detection and monitoring training equipment, comprising simulant detectors and monitors and associated equipment's. To include, but not limited to: contract management, survey, report and repair, supply and management of spares and consumables, preparation and maintenance of technical documentation and training support. Quantity or scope: The Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear (CBRN) Delivery Team (DT) (the contracting Authority) are equipment sponsors for chemical, biological and radiological agent detection, monitoring, identification and sample collection equipment used by UK Government. The Authority has a requirement for a supplier to provide support for its range of Chemical Warfare Agent Detection and Monitoring Training Equipment. The equipment requiring support was designed, manufactured and supplied by Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd. under a previous contract and comprises simulant versions of Smiths Detection LCAD, LCD3.2, LCD3.3, MCAD and CAM, and Proengin AP4C/S4PE, along with all necessary ancillary items, which fully replicate the functions of the operational instruments without requiring the use of any chemical weapon simulants. Also to be supported is PlumeSIM and ADM-300-SIM, field and table-top exercise simulation equipment, both hardware and software, which was supplied by Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd. under a previous contract. The contract requirements will include survey, report, repair and replacement of damaged or faulty equipment, disposal of equipment deemed Beyond Economic Repair (BER), the provision of spares and consumable items, training support, regular update of safety and environmental case reports, configuration and obsolescence management and planning and update of service technical publications (AESP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e046
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022743-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance 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 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, IBOC, CBRN
Contact Name
ross.sinfield100@mod.gov.uk, attn: sinfield ross
Contact Email
ross.sinfield100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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