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712639454 - Maintenance and Calibration Services for RAF Police Evidential Breathalysers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Nov 2024 at 16:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage of the procurement process for a one-year contract titled "Maintenance and Calibration Services for RAF Police Evidential Breathalysers." This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically dealing with the repair and maintenance of military electronic systems, and is located in the UK. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, and the contract, valued at GBP 39,736.67, was signed on 1st November 2024. The contract did not involve prior publication of a call for competition due to it falling outside the scope of directive application.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and calibration of precision measurement devices, particularly those already equipped to handle sensitive military equipment. The contract was awarded to Intoximeters UK Limited, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and an approved Home Office supplier, indicating the need for highly specialised expertise in evidential breath alcohol instruments. Companies with a background in providing comprehensive servicing and support for high-accuracy testing equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712639454 - Maintenance and Calibration Services for RAF Police Evidential Breathalysers

Notice Description

This notice announces the award of a one year contract for the provision of "Maintenance and Calibration Services for RAF Police Evidential Breathalysers".

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement to award a one year contract for the Provision of "Maintenance and Calibration Services for RAF Police Evidential Breathalysers". This will involve maintenance and calibration of existing in-service intoximeters, in accordance with endorsed specifications provided by the Home Office for evidential collection. The maintenance, servicing and associated support packages are to include the provision of consumables and 'call out' repairs of equipment, as and when required.

Procurement Information

The value of the requirement is under the current PCR 2015 threshold for central government bodies. The supplier are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Home Office approved supplier for the current Evidential Breath Alcohol Instrument, and are currently working towards type approval for the next generation instrument. On expiry of the support contract for the current equipment (31/10/2025) there will be a need for continued calibration and maintenance service support for the existing equipment from the OEM, until the next generation instrument is available to the market. The supplier has a legal obligation to retain Type Approved status of the existing intoximeters as directed by the Home Office under the Breath Alcohol Screening Devices publication Version 1.0 dated 30 Jun 04, and any subsequent revisions of this document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bdcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037727-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,736 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Not specified
Contact Email
alexander.tebbitt885@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTOXIMETERS

Further Information

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