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title: "Hiring of QinetiQ environmental facilities for thermal burden research"
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# Hiring of QinetiQ environmental facilities for thermal burden research

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f477ef2-5060-4806-8fa1-95351ccd7625

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the hiring of environmental facilities for thermal burden research, specifically to assess the thermal burden of the Load Carriage component of the Role Fitness Test (RFT(S)). This procurement falls under the research services industry category and is classified as a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement with QinetiQ, the sole UK supplier with appropriate facility size. The contract, valued at £126,692, commenced on 2nd March 2021 and will run until 1st May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services or those that possess environmental testing facilities, especially those with capabilities to manage heat simulations safely. As the project requires advanced environmental chambers, companies that offer specialised equipment and support services, such as medical assistance during testing, would be well-positioned to compete and expand their capabilities through engagement with the Ministry of Defence's innovative research projects.

## Notice

Hiring of an environmental chamber of appropriate size to enable completion of two phases of research. The first phase is to assess the thermal burden of the Load Carriage component of the Role Fitness Test (Soldier) RFT(S) and the second phase is to assess the whole RFT(S) with 10 to 20 individuals at one time. The environmental facility must be able to set the ambient temperature to at least 20@C, control humidity and emit heat mimicking solar radiation. Provision of medical support to appropriately manage any potential heat illnesses during testing is also required. It was decided to use the QinetiQ LTPA framework this procurement as QinetiQ are the only UK supplier that has environmental chambers big enough to conduct this research. An LTPA tasking form was sent to QinetiQ and they quoted the Authority a price for the hiring of the chambers. This price was accepted and a contract was awarded to QinetiQ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e87e08-5a01-477f-ac42-8d69b2d2ec75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2021 - 1 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,692 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,692 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e87e08-5a01-477f-ac42-8d69b2d2ec75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e87e08-5a01-477f-ac42-8d69b2d2ec75
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5d5a0eb1-6db1-4338-b07c-2955f06b5bd6
  LTPA Tasking Form Signed

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