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08 Apr 2022 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process for the supply of Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM), aimed at enhancing protection against chemical warfare agents. This tender, classified under the industry category of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment, is based in the United Kingdom and is in the Tender stage. The deadline for submitting responses is 30 May 2022, while the project is expected to be delivered by December 2023, with a total estimated value of £3 million, and a minimum value of £2 million. Interested suppliers are required to navigate an e-Tendering system for this selective procurement process, in compliance with electronic trading regulations via the CP&F system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in defence-related supplies or protective equipment, as the contract involves the production of a large quantity of up to 520,000 square metres of CARM. Suppliers with experience in manufacturing chemical protective materials or similar goods are particularly well-suited to participate. Additionally, businesses capable of meeting high technical, economic, and financial standards, as detailed in the requirements, may find this a profitable avenue for expansion. Given the strategic importance of this contract, it may also encourage collaboration with subcontractors to enhance resource capabilities and meet the specified criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of CARM (Chemical Agent Resistant Material)

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure a worldwide-deployable Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM). CARM will be employed as a chemical barrier to wrap around equipment and physical assets protecting them from liquid chemical warfare agents or containing such contaminated items to prevent cross-contamination. The project aims to be delivered by December 2023 (excluding ad-hoc buys). There will be priced options for ad-hoc buys which is inclusive of the estimate value (ex vat). Quantity or scope: Total quantity: Up to 520,000m2 (5200 rolls of 4m x 25m roll or 2600 rolls of 4m x 50m roll) Scope: CARM hardware only compliant with Authority Requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032be8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009549-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2022Expired
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
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
Postcode Area
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

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