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CBRN Training Equipment (CBRNTE)

Ministry of Defence

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CBRN Training Equipment (CBRNTE)". This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for military electronic systems. The procurement method was a competitive procedure with negotiation, classified as a selective process. The contract was awarded to Argon Electronics UK Ltd, with a total contract value of £638,499.30 in March 2028, with the potential for extension up to March 2030 under optional terms.

This contract opens significant business opportunities for firms specialising in repair, maintenance, and supply of electronic systems, especially those experienced in military applications. Companies focusing on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear protection equipment could find this contract particularly rewarding. The contract's framework provides not only core support functions but also optional procurement of additional equipment, making it ideal for businesses ready to scale their operations within the defence sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises, especially those with innovative solutions for simulation and software support, have the potential to thrive under such contractual agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBRN Training Equipment (CBRNTE)

Notice Description

The Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN-DT) (the contracting Authority) are equipment sponsors for CBRN detection, identification, monitoring sample collection equipment used by UK Government. The Authority had a requirement for a supplier to provide support for its range of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Training Equipment (CBRNTE). This requirement also includes the ability to purchase additional CBRNTE articles (however this is optional and not guaranteed) and CBRNTE-related ad-hoc support tasks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The equipment requiring support was supplied by ARGON Electronics (UK) Ltd and functionally emulates items that are supplied in their operational format by other Operation Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)'s. The range of equipment includes: a. SMITHS DETECTION Ltd: LCAD, LCD3.2, LCD3.3, MCAD and CAM, and associated software applications. b. PROENGIN: AP4C/S4PE and associated software applications. c. MIRION: ADM-300v1(b), probes, simulated sources and associated software applications The contract Core requirements will include (but not be limited to) the provision to survey, maintain, repair, attritional loss replacement, disposal, provision of User spares and consumable items, simulation, software support, training support, obsolescence management, documentation updates, and other simulation-related ad-hoc tasks (on a call-off basis tasking mechanism). The contract shall also include the ability to purchase additional CBRNTE items to increase the quantity and types of CBRNTE items held (if required and not guaranteed). Repairs and the Supply of Spares will be via a Tasking Mechanism as required. The contract duration will be for 3 years (from April 2025 to March 2028), with the provision for two options years until March 2030. The Option Years are not guaranteed.

Options: 2x option years until March 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0495c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019261-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£638,499 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Argon Electronics UK Ltd

Further Information

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