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title: "In-Service Support for SIRS, TREMS and DIREMS"
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# In-Service Support for SIRS, TREMS and DIREMS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d2f4d83-d0cb-4d4a-8964-57cd4e4c2b89

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is planning a procurement process titled "In-Service Support for SIRS, TREMS and DIREMS" within the industry category of Radiation monitors. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with an engagement end date set for October 23, 2023. The tender aims to establish an 8-year contract (with 2 option years) for In-Service Support including a technical upgrade / obsolescence mitigation programme for systems used in the Naval Fleet Radiation Monitoring Capability.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents a business opportunity for firms specialising in radiation monitor systems and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing in-service support for specialized equipment could find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The opportunity to secure a long-term contract with potential for additional option years could be attractive for businesses looking to expand their operations and establish a partnership within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team, part of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to place a replacement 8-year contract (with 2x Option Years) with Ultra Nuclear Ltd as the incumbent and Operating Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This will maintain the operational capability until the Out of Service Date of April 2032 with additional Options Years if required. The new contract will ensure the provision of In-Service Support including a technical upgrade / obsolescence mitigation programme which is required on all systems to the Naval Fleet Radiation Monitoring Capability. This comprises of Ship Installed Radiac Systems (SIRS2), Transportable Radiological Emergency Monitoring Systems (TREMS) and Dockside Installed Radiological Emergency Monitoring Systems (DIREMS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f93abda-e65b-4fd3-b1c4-51dd1ba63687 |
| 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 | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38341600 - Radiation monitors

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 15:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f93abda-e65b-4fd3-b1c4-51dd1ba63687

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f93abda-e65b-4fd3-b1c4-51dd1ba63687
  12th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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