--- title: "Deployed Force Radiation Detection Monitoring Equipment Replacement (DFRDME)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2aec07bc-7418-4c90-8016-db21d79a6f9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2aec07bc-7418-4c90-8016-db21d79a6f9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2aec07bc-7418-4c90-8016-db21d79a6f9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2aec07bc-7418-4c90-8016-db21d79a6f9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT)" published: "2020-08-16" --- # Deployed Force Radiation Detection Monitoring Equipment Replacement (DFRDME) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2aec07bc-7418-4c90-8016-db21d79a6f9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2aec07bc-7418-4c90-8016-db21d79a6f9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2aec07bc-7418-4c90-8016-db21d79a6f9d.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence's ISTAR, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT), and is focused on the replacement of Deployed Force Radiation Detection and Monitoring Equipment (DFRDME). This project falls within the goods category of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. The tender, which is currently in the Tender stage, has a deadline for submissions set for 15th September 2020. The contract is expected to start on 1st July 2021 and run until 30th June 2026, with an estimated value between £6,000,000 and £8,000,000, and delivery will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, using a negotiated procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacture or supply of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment suitable for military applications. Companies that specialise in nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection technologies, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Vendors should be prepared to provide equipment that meets strict operational standards without requiring modification, which opens avenues for innovation and tailored solutions in the defence sector. ## Notice The Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Protection Delivery Team (CBRN DT) need to establish the enduring provision of Deployed Force Radiation Detection and Monitoring Equipment (DFRDME) and are required to maintain the Radiation Detection and Monitoring Equipment (RDME) capability The Authority has a requirement to replace the 'in-service' obsolete Radiation Detection Meter/Readers (RDM & RDMR) and Radiation Identification Equipment (RIE) with a suitable replacement in line with Key System User Requirements (KURs) listed within this contract notice. The Authority is seeking a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) item that is able to withstand an operational military environment as specified within the System Requirements Document (SRD). The Authority will not pay for modifications or changes to COTS items in order to meet these requirements. More details are listed within the Individual Lots for RIE and RDM. 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/51934652-4f81-4a43-82d2-4ac4b4dd76f2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment ## Release History - 16 Aug 2020 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51934652-4f81-4a43-82d2-4ac4b4dd76f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51934652-4f81-4a43-82d2-4ac4b4dd76f2 16th August 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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