--- title: "Future Ground Search Project PIN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2cc10d4f-e156-46ab-8e12-46df1527434a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cc10d4f-e156-46ab-8e12-46df1527434a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cc10d4f-e156-46ab-8e12-46df1527434a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cc10d4f-e156-46ab-8e12-46df1527434a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-09-05" --- # Future Ground Search Project PIN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cc10d4f-e156-46ab-8e12-46df1527434a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cc10d4f-e156-46ab-8e12-46df1527434a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cc10d4f-e156-46ab-8e12-46df1527434a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "Future Ground Search Project PIN" in the Bomb detectors industry category. The project aims to procure various ground search detectors to equip advance and intermediate search teams across Defence. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for October 31, 2023. The estimated value of this programme is approximately £100M. This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in supplying handheld detectors for defence purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing specialised search equipment are well-suited to compete. Companies interested in offering spares provision, repairs services, and technical support as part of the in-service package could find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement process offers a five-year contract duration with options to extend by two years, creating a stable business opportunity for successful bidders. ## Notice Specialist Explosive Ordinance Demolition, Exploitation & Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) are considering initiating a project to procure a suite of handheld detectors to provide the backbone for specialist and intermediate search users in Defence. The MOD requires a suite of ground search detectors to provide the following: A single detector to provide a crush wire, low metal, no metal and metal detect capability (est. Qty 1060) A capability to provide a wide area Ground Penetrating Radar (est. qty x20) / deep buried detect with bore hole capability (est. qty 130) A capability to provide a pinpoint metal detect (est. Qty 525) A capability to provide localised crush wire (est. Qty 1030) / metal detect (est. Qty 115) A capability to provide passive / active wire detect (est. Qty 250) The Authority will be purchasing detectors to equip advance and intermediate search teams across Defence. Each requirement will also include an in-service package which may include but not limited to: spares provision, repairs services, safety and environmental management, obsolescence management and technical support. It is expected that this programme will be split into several procurements, with each project having its own schedule. However, the Authority may also look to collate several requirements into fewer contracts wherever those opportunities arise. Each contract is expected to have a duration of five years with options to extend by an additional two years. The estimated value of this programme in its totality is approximately PS100M. Please see 'Additional Information' section for early market engagement details. In issuing this PIN, The Authority is not committing to commence with any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. Additional information: Early Market Engagement The Authority is interested in understanding the capabilities in the market to help inform the development of the requirements. Early Market Engagement will be conducted in two parts: Supplier Briefs Please provide a brief of up to 2000 words detailing your capability and potential solutions to each of the requirements along with a price list and any potential risk/ issues that the Authority should consider. Your brief should be addressed to Maia.Harris135@mod.gov.uk. Please provide your brief no later than 31 October 2023. As a minimum, your brief should address the following aspects: Questions: What potential solutions are available to meet the requirements as stated in this PIN? Please provide information to support including any brochures (including technical information), and supplementary information if appropriate. Please provide specific information on the product maturity/ technology readiness level. What are the estimated delivery timescales from order through to delivery? Please base timescales on quantities listed above. What are the estimated costs per unit at the market price? What are your thoughts on the Authority collating several requirements together and which requirements may be suitable for that approach? DSEI 2023 There will be an opportunity to arrange a meet and greet representatives of the SEEC DT at DSEI in London on the 12 September 2023. Please contact Maia Harris to arrange a 30-minute meeting. Requests will be treated on a first come first serve basis due to the limited availability during DSEI not all requests may be able to be accommodated. All information provided at this stage shall not be used by the Authority to down select but shall help inform the development of the requirement and contracting strategy only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5aa8dc-d65c-49f5-b37a-6a55fd3fe00f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38546100 - Bomb detectors ## Release History - 5 Sep 2023 at 15:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5aa8dc-d65c-49f5-b37a-6a55fd3fe00f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5aa8dc-d65c-49f5-b37a-6a55fd3fe00f 5th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://- Early Market Engagement Details ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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