Tender

713713450 Supply of FE/CAD

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Mar 2025 at 09:37

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17 Feb 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is seeking suppliers for the procurement of Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Radiological protection equipment. The tender, titled "713713450 Supply of FE/CAD," involves the supply and support of Fullers Earth (FE) products, including DKP 1, 2, Special and Technical, and Chemical Agent Decontamination (CAD). The industry category is goods, with a contract period of 1440 days and an estimated value of £1,250,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and the deadline for submission is 28 March 2025. This opportunity is located in Bristol, UK.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the defence and chemical protection sectors. Companies specialising in protective equipment, decontamination solutions, and support services for hazardous materials will find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement method has been updated to a Negotiated procedure, allowing for more flexible and potentially advantageous negotiations for interested suppliers. Participation in this tender could enhance industry reputation and lead to further contracts within this specialised and critical sector.

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Notice Title

713713450 Supply of FE/CAD

Notice Description

Contract for supply and support of Fullers Earth (FE) products, including DKP 1, 2, Special and Technical and Chemical Agent Decontamination (CAD).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009349-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
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
Attn: Josef Pocock
Contact Email
josef.pocock107@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
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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