Award

Supply of Radiation Identification Equipment (RIE) and Check Source

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

12 Sep 2024 at 15:31

Tender

04 Apr 2023 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) based in Bristol, United Kingdom, recently concluded the procurement of Radiation Identification Equipment (RIE) and Check Sources, classified under nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. The award phase for this selective tender process, which involved negotiation with the publication of a contract notice, culminated on 22nd August 2024. The contract, awarded to Kromek Ltd for a value of £13,749,750 GBP, includes the production, supply, and delivery of specific Radiation Identification Equipment and Check Sources, with the contract period set to last 210 days. The procurement project, managed by the Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Delivery Team, aims to equip deployed forces with necessary radiation detection capabilities, primarily delivered within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the radiological equipment manufacturing sector, especially those with expertise in delivering off-the-shelf solutions suitable for operational military use. Companies that specialize in high-precision radiation identification technologies and are capable of meeting stringent security and performance specifications will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Furthermore, the project highlights parts of the contract that must be subcontracted, offering additional opportunities for smaller enterprises to participate and contribute specialized components or services. This procurement fosters business growth by facilitating partnerships and providing a substantial market for cutting-edge radiological detection technology.

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Notice Title

Supply of Radiation Identification Equipment (RIE) and Check Source

Notice Description

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Delivery Team are looking to place a contract for the manufcature, supply and delivery of Radiation Identification Equipment (RIE) and the purchase of Radioactive Check Sources. RIE is part of the Deployed Force Radiological Detection & Monitoring Equipment (DFRDME) suite. For clarity, this requirement does not include any other parts of the DFRDME suite of equipment. The specific type of check source we require is supplied by HTSL - ISOTRAK Product Code: QCRB5203 - DRG No. VZ-2263.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bc95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029285-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,749,750 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 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
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
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

KROMEK

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