--- title: "The Supply and In-Service Support for Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02d688bd-f769-47d6-b11a-4ca28960cbaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02d688bd-f769-47d6-b11a-4ca28960cbaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02d688bd-f769-47d6-b11a-4ca28960cbaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02d688bd-f769-47d6-b11a-4ca28960cbaf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT)" published: "2019-05-19" --- # The Supply and In-Service Support for Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02d688bd-f769-47d6-b11a-4ca28960cbaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02d688bd-f769-47d6-b11a-4ca28960cbaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02d688bd-f769-47d6-b11a-4ca28960cbaf.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence's ISTAR, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT) is currently conducting a tender process titled "The Supply and In-Service Support for Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET)." This procurement falls within the services category under the CPV classification of Repair and Maintenance Services. The active procurement stage is tendering, with the deadline for submission set for 21st June 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 16th January 2020 and will run until 16th January 2023, requiring services that encompass contract management, equipment maintenance, and technical support. This opportunity allows businesses specialising in defence support, equipment maintenance, and technical services to expand their operations. Given the requirement for a Prime Contractor to manage existing Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET) equipment and provide in-service support, firms with experience in supply chain management and CBRN systems would be particularly well-suited to bid. The estimated contract value is £6,000,000, which presents a substantial opportunity for qualified suppliers capable of meeting stringent operational requirements and achieving List X accreditation by the specified deadline. ## Notice The Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear Protection Delivery Team (CBRN DT), from hereon in referred to as the Authority, is responsible for the procurement and support of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threat agent Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) and Sample Collection (SC) equipment used within the UK military. The Authority has a requirement to provide In-Service Support (ISS) and additional procurement of Capital equipment's for the Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET) capability. This capability is comprised of multiple teams of specialist military personnel using a broad range of CBRN DIM and SC equipment. RET is an amalgamation of previously separate capabilities, namely "Light Role Team (LRT)" and "Sampling and Identification of Biological, Chemical and Radiological Agents (SIBCRA)". RET also includes a specialist drilling capability known as "Monica". The Authority is seeking a Prime Contractor to be responsible for the requirement. All RET equipment is in-service and has NSN's which will be provided within the ITT. A Prime Contractor shall be required to manage the full suite of equipment through a supply chain. No new equipment enhancements to the RET equipment's are required however additional purchases of current equipment will be needed, the service to be provided and the spares required shall be 'like for like' as per the current requirement. RET ISS is defined by a range of specialised DIM and SC equipment which will be stated within a future Invitation To Tender (ITT) and will require the provision of following services including but not limited to; Contract Management and Service Core Support. Equipment Calibration and Planned Maintenance. Equipment Survey and Unplanned Maintenance and Repair. Supply of Capital Equipment. Supply of Capital and Consumable Spares. Technical Support Services. Post Design Services. DSAT compliant training packages There will be a requirement to operate this contract from a List X facility, therefore if not already List X you will be expected to achieve this accreditation by 31 October 2019. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Repair and maintenance services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0cb9ba1-0281-49a6-b7e5-14a8c010ab80 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2020 - 16 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT) | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 19 May 2019 at 17:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0cb9ba1-0281-49a6-b7e5-14a8c010ab80 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0cb9ba1-0281-49a6-b7e5-14a8c010ab80 19th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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