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29 Jun 2023 at 19:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, part of the UK government, is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Remote Sensor Network". The procurement falls under the goods category and is related to the development and integration of remote sensors in the field of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNe). The aim is to award the contract by June 2024, with an estimated value of £18 million. The process involves competitive assessment, selection of a prime contractor, and provision of in-service support, with a focus on national security requirements.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in sensor technology, CBRNe solutions, and defence industry services. Companies that hold Facility Security Clearance (FSC) and can meet the specific technical requirements are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, with negotiation as the main approach. Key dates include the DPQQ return deadline on 07/08/2023 and the anticipated contract award date on 25/06/2024. Interested parties must express their interest through the eTendering portal by registering and following the specified procedures.

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Notice Title

Remote Sensor Network

Notice Description

DE&S Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search (EOD&S), Exploitation and Countermeasure (SEEC) team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (The Authority) intends to competitively assess, select and award a contract to a prime contractor for the development and integration of multiple aspect remote sensors and their associated networks (RSN) in the field of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNe). To include but not limited to as below. * Bodyworn; for the use in conjunction with a variety of soldier systems monitoring the individual's metrics and the surrounding environmental area. * Mounted; for use on multiple manned and unmanned platforms, to aid in situational awareness, protective monitoring and risk reduction * Remote; for deployment as part of a wider sensor network or as a stand-alone node to allow long range, remote environmental monitoring and alerting in both permissive and non-permissive areas. * Provide in-service support for both existing equipment and new equipment procured throughout the contract term. In-service support includes, but is not limited to; provision of spares, repairs, quality management, safety management, obsolescence management. * Identification, procurement and testing of new RSN capabilities to take advantage of emerging technology to meet operational requirements and deliver value for money. * Modification and integration of COTS sensors into a single system architecture * Data retrieval from in-service networks and analysis of that data. * Design and development and manufacture of new RSN and associated network capacity to include but not limited to novel navigation technology. The competition is exempt from Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 in accordance with regulation 7(1)(a) for national security reasons. The classification of the requirements supported under this contract are SECRET UK Eyes Only. Therefore, the successful Contractor will be required to hold Facility Security Clearance (FSC) by Contract Award (estimated June 2024). Contractors without FSC may apply for provisional FSC status to allow the exchange of classified documents during the tendering phase but the winning contractor will be required to have full FSC in place by Contract Award. Further information on FSC can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-equipment-and-support-principal-security-advisor The Authority intends to award the contract by June 2024, with a five-year fixed term contract and two additional option years. The Authority reserves the right as its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option(s). Further information on the option(s) will be provided in the invitation to negotiate. The overall value of the Contract (including any options) is estimated to be PS18M (EX VAT). The full requirement will be issued in the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), and suppliers will be given appropriate time to respond with their tenders. The Authority shall take forward a maximum of eight suppliers that have provided a compliant response to the PQQ. The eight highest scoring compliant suppliers will be invited to negotiate. The Authority is intending to hold an Industry Day following completion of the Supplier Selection phase of the competition. Full details will be provided to those suppliers that are successful at PQQ. The Cyber Risk Level for this procurement is 'Low' The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-554484852. A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available at DEFSTAN 05-1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ddb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018685-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
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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