--- title: "EARTHLIGHT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c11211a-3aa8-48e5-ba2e-aa75a25ca1cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c11211a-3aa8-48e5-ba2e-aa75a25ca1cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c11211a-3aa8-48e5-ba2e-aa75a25ca1cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c11211a-3aa8-48e5-ba2e-aa75a25ca1cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)" published: "2020-06-25" --- # EARTHLIGHT Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c11211a-3aa8-48e5-ba2e-aa75a25ca1cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c11211a-3aa8-48e5-ba2e-aa75a25ca1cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c11211a-3aa8-48e5-ba2e-aa75a25ca1cd.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Special Projects SCM (SPSCM) is seeking bids for a contract titled "EARTHLIGHT," aimed at manufacturing and packaging a capability involving a combination of polymers and a catalyst system. This procurement falls under the category of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment and is taking place in Bristol, UK. The tender period is set to conclude on 1 December 2020, following the release of a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) in August and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) anticipated in September or October 2020. The estimated contract value ranges between £400,000 and £600,000, with delivery of around 1,500 kg of the specified capability required within the first year of the contract, which extends from December 2020 to November 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in polymer-based production and testing. Companies that can adapt existing methodologies for scale production or have experience with vacuum packaging are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the focus on adapting and developing manufacturing processes as specified by the Ministry of Defence to meet larger batch production needs. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate growth through expanding capabilities and entering into long-term contracts with a key government department. ## Notice Requirement description a) The Ministry of Defence require a contract to manufacture, test and package a capability under the name of Project 'EARTHLIGHT'. The capability comprises of polyHIPE; a combination of Polymers and a catalyst system. b) The specification and methodology to manufacture the capability has been developed and approved by the Authority and has been proven effective. It is now at a technology readiness level for production and packaging. c) The Authorities methodology is focused on small batch production. Therefore, the Contractor may be required to develop the methodology so it is suitable for larger batch production. The Contractor will be provided with the specific Polymers and catalyst system to use as well as a packaging specification to follow. Scope of procurement a) Development - The Contractor may be required to adapt/develop the Authorities manufacturing method so it is suitable for larger batch production, b) Manufacture - The Contractor will be required to manufacture the Capability in accordance with the specified Polymer and catalyst system that will be provided by the Authority. c) Test - The Contractor will be required to test the capability in accordance with a testing plan provided by the Authority. The Authority will provide guidance and assistance with testing where required. d) Package - The Contractor will be required to package the capability in accordance with a provided specification. Broadly, packaging will be a vacuumed packaged foil tube filled with polymer bags containing the polyHIPE capability. e) Meetings - The Contractor will be required to attend and facilitate project progress meetings with the Authority over the duration of the Demonstration and Manufacture phase. Estimated value a) PS400,000 - PS600,000. Estimated quantity a) 1500kg of polyHIPE capability packed into vacuumed packaged foil tubes. b) Full Operating Capability (FOC) is expected to be achieved in Year 1 of the Contract. The Contract will include options for additional procurements if required by the Authority Indicative timeframes a) PQQ release - August 2020 b) ITT release - September/October 2020 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: Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological protection equipment.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cf48d5-fe7e-44e4-a0eb-5b5c4e16e86e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM) | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment - 38434500 - Biochemical analysers ## Release History - 25 Jun 2020 at 06:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cf48d5-fe7e-44e4-a0eb-5b5c4e16e86e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cf48d5-fe7e-44e4-a0eb-5b5c4e16e86e 25th June 2020 - 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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