Planning

712679450 - Electromagnetic Pulse Testing Capability (EMPTC) Prior Information Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

10 Sep 2024 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the development of an Electromagnetic Pulse Testing Capability (EMPTC), specifically focusing on Pulsed Current Injection (PCI) and Shield Effectiveness (SE) test capabilities. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 32233000 for Radio-frequency booster stations, is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 23rd September 2024. The contract is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom (UKK) and is valued at £3,000,000. This initiative aims to enhance the Ministry's testing capabilities, integrating PCI, SE, and Continuous Wave Immersion (CWI) functionalities through advanced software solutions. The Ministry is also seeking provision of expert-level training for users of the new capabilities, adhering to DSTAN 59-188 and MIL-STD-188-125 standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the development and deployment of ruggedised, high-quality electrical testing equipment and sophisticated software solutions. Companies with expertise in data-transmission equipment and those capable of delivering comprehensive training programmes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Defence's investment in such specialised technology indicates a substantial demand within the defence sector for reliable and advanced testing solutions, making this tender a valuable opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

712679450 - Electromagnetic Pulse Testing Capability (EMPTC) Prior Information Notice

Notice Description

712679450 - Electromagnetic Pulse Testing Capability (EMPTC): Pulsed Current Injection (PCI) and Shield Effectiveness (SE) test capabilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a requirement to provide two high-quality, ruggedised and site deployable Pulsed Current Injection (PCI) and Shield Effectiveness (SE) test capabilities in accordance with DSTAN 59-188 and MIL-STD-188-125, which shall be fully automated (excluding pulsers) and controlled by a high-quality comprehensive suite of software that provides a high level of data confidence and accuracy. The software shall integrate the end user's current PCI, SE and Continuous Wave Immersion (CWI) capabilities. In addition to the above, there is a requirement for training to be provided to support the end user of the provided test capabilities to an expert 'train the trainer' level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049973
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028882-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32233000 - Radio-frequency booster stations

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
harriet.jones125@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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