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706756450-The Procurement and In-Service Support of Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

28 Jun 2024 at 14:11

Tender

10 Feb 2023 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to NP Aerospace Limited for the procurement and in-service support of the Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS). The contract, valued at £6,992,000.00, will deliver 160 units initially with the potential for additional purchases. The procurement stage was conducted using a restricted procedure under the DSPCR Regulations, and NP Aerospace Limited won the contract based on a weighted Value for Money Criteria. The contract duration is 5 years, extendable for another two years.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the defence and security industry, particularly those involved in X-ray technology and equipment supply, to compete for providing the Future Through Barrier Imaging System. Suppliers with experience in providing in-service support and meeting MOD standards for quality, safety, and cybersecurity would be well-suited for this opportunity. The competitive procedure allows for a maximum of six compliant suppliers to tender, with a focus on achieving value for money and quality services within the specified procurement framework.

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Notice Title

706756450-The Procurement and In-Service Support of Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS)

Notice Description

The Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority) awarded a contract to NP Aerospace Limited for the Procurement and In-Service Support of Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS). The Contract will deliver 160 units, with potential to purchase additional units over the Contract duration. This Contract is for 5 years (with the opportunity to extend for a further two years) and has an estimated value of PS6,992,000.00 (including options). This Contract was competed under the DSPCR Restricted Procedure and NP Aerospace Limited tender was identified as the winning tender through the weighted Value for Money Criteria. This Contract was awarded to NP Aerospace on the 30th of May 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a4d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019840-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

24931230 - X-ray developers

33111300 - X-ray processing devices

33111600 - Radiography devices

38546100 - Bomb detectors

38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,960,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

SPECIALIST EODS, [EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL & SEARCH], EXPLOITATION AND COUNTERMEASURES (SEEC) TEAM, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

Contact Name
Maia Harris, attn: Maia Harris, Toni Stadon, attn: Stadon Toni
Contact Email
deslestsp-seec-commercial@mod.gov.uk, maia.harris135@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NP AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice URLs

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