Tender

Tactical Engagement Training Capability

CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)

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18 Aug 2023 at 11:36

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22 Jun 2023 at 11:24

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05 Jun 2023 at 11:09

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26 May 2023 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is inviting tenders for the provision of a Tactical Engagement Training Capability. The procurement falls under the goods category and is open for a 5-year + 5-year contract period with an estimated total value of £10 million. The CNC, based in Abingdon, UK, is looking for suppliers to provide specific equipment and training services, seeking additional encryption solutions due to the sensitive nature of the business.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the weapons and associated parts industry to compete for a substantial contract with a public authority. Companies specializing in encryption technology, tactical training equipment, and support services are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The CNC has outlined specific requirements and security conditions in the tender documentation, allowing interested suppliers to tailor their bids accordingly to meet these stringent criteria.

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Notice Title

Tactical Engagement Training Capability

Notice Description

To all suppliers - The CNC wishes to alter Question 1.13 on the Specification document reference Encryption. The Question has now been altered slightly - if you wish to bid we are now opening the opportunity for 30 days for you to do so. If you do wish to re-submit a bid or bid please message via the messaging service on the portal and you will be issued with a tender timetable for submission. (we will put the new revised docs into the published area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The CNC is tendering via Open Tender for a 5 year + 5-year contract. For the total contract life, the value is estimated at 10 million. (3.5 million first 5 years) CNC is seeking the Provision of a New Tactical Engagement Training Capability (TETC) with all equipment being New Condition. The TETC must be capable of being incorporated with real-time, audio and video, for After Action Review (AAR) that enables the CNC to train with their operational weapons. This should be available to use in open areas, commercial, industrial, residential structures, and transportation vehicles in a realistic and representative way without leaving any sign of damage or use. CNC is looking primarily for 70 Vets, 70 Halos, 70 Lasers with 4 Encrypted Ex Con Laptops together with associated software, training, and support / maintenance services CNC require additional security conditions due to the nature of the business all of which are detailed in the Specification and ITT. ((The Draft Contract Schedule 2 will follow on from this advert))

Renewal: Potential +5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cfae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024327-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35310000 - Miscellaneous weapons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
10 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)
Contact Name
Victoria Ladmore
Contact Email
victoria.ladmore@cnc.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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