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Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework

Home Office

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16 Sep 2024 at 12:38

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21 Dec 2023 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is leading a procurement process for the Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework, aimed at acquiring radiological nuclear detection equipment and associated services. This framework supports the Home Office's strategic objectives and is designed to enhance the UK's domestic nuclear security systems. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment, covers a period from 19th August 2024 to 18th August 2028. The framework is divided into several lots, including Backpack, Handheld, Body-Worn, and Static Detectors, with an overall contract value of £105 million. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, using an open procedure, and interested suppliers must be registered on the Home Office tenders portal. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 31st January 2024.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in detection equipment, digital integration, software support, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger companies ready to provide innovative solutions and demonstrate technical prowess stand to benefit. The framework allows for up to 999 participants, promoting competitive bidding and potentially yielding substantial contracts over the four-year period. Companies excelling in nuclear security, digitally enabled service management, and integration with centralised databases will find this an excellent venue to expand their business within the public sector. Additionally, suppliers focusing on environmentally responsible disposal or recycling of detection equipment will be particularly well-suited to fulfil the sustainability aspects of the Home Office requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework

Notice Description

The Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework has been established to enable the procurement of Radiological Nuclear (RN) Detection equipment and supporting service arrangements for the Home Office. This Framework Agreement intends to support Home Office strategic aims and to deliver enhancements to the end-to-end system for domestic Nuclear Security. Duration: 4 Years Start Date: 19/08/2024 End Date: 18/08/2028

Lot Information

Backpack

The following services are in scope as part of the Framework Agreement: - Provide, service and maintain backpack detection equipment. - Configuration and integration of detection equipment in particular locations, spaces or vs, including but not limited to conversions and concealment of detectors and DDAT integration requirements and delivery; - Supporting digital capabilities including the provision of replay software (a virtual copy of the decision-making element of the detection system that can ingest previous captured and modelled data), software support, upgrades and service management tied to digital delivery; - Supporting the integration with centralised databases and networking capabilities as specified by the Authority; - Providing disposal or recycling or upcycling of detection equipment as required by the Authority. Additional information: Value of Lot 1 - PS21,000,000

Handheld

The following services are in scope as part of the Framework Agreement: - Provide, service and maintain handheld detection equipment. - Configuration and integration of detection equipment in particular locations, spaces or vs, including but not limited to conversions and concealment of detectors and DDAT integration requirements and delivery; - Supporting digital capabilities including the provision of replay software (a virtual copy of the decision-making element of the detection system that can ingest previous captured and modelled data), software support, upgrades and service management tied to digital delivery; - Supporting the integration with centralised databases and networking capabilities as specified by the Authority; - Providing disposal or recycling or upcycling of detection equipment as required by the Authority. Additional information: Value of Lot 2 - PS21,000,000

Body-Worn

The following services are in scope as part of the Framework Agreement: - Provide, service and maintain body-worn detection equipment. - Configuration and integration of detection equipment in particular locations, spaces or vs, including but not limited to conversions and concealment of detectors and DDAT integration requirements and delivery; - Supporting digital capabilities including the provision of replay software (a virtual copy of the decision-making element of the detection system that can ingest previous captured and modelled data), software support, upgrades and service management tied to digital delivery; - Supporting the integration with centralised databases and networking capabilities as specified by the Authority; - Providing disposal or recycling or upcycling of detection equipment as required by the Authority. Additional information: Value of Lot 3 - PS21,000,000

Static

The following services are in scope as part of the Framework Agreement: - Provide, service and maintain static detection equipment. - Configuration and integration of detection equipment in particular locations, spaces or vs, including but not limited to conversions and concealment of detectors and DDAT integration requirements and delivery; - Supporting digital capabilities including the provision of replay software (a virtual copy of the decision-making element of the detection system that can ingest previous captured and modelled data), software support, upgrades and service management tied to digital delivery; - Supporting the integration with centralised databases and networking capabilities as specified by the Authority; - Providing disposal or recycling or upcycling of detection equipment as required by the Authority. Additional information: Value of Lot 4 - PS42,000,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042929
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029538-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£105,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£105,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Home Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

AMETEK (GB) Limited

Air Sentry Limited

Bertin Exensor Limited

Kromek Limited

Level Peaks Associates Limited

Rapiscan Systems Limited

Southern Scientific Limited

Symetrica Security Limited

Further Information

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