--- title: "Contract Notice for the Procurement and In-Service Support of Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-586ac4e3-1cb9-4c55-9b18-ad9fc9c9cc95" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-586ac4e3-1cb9-4c55-9b18-ad9fc9c9cc95" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-586ac4e3-1cb9-4c55-9b18-ad9fc9c9cc95.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-586ac4e3-1cb9-4c55-9b18-ad9fc9c9cc95.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-02-10" --- # Contract Notice for the Procurement and In-Service Support of Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-586ac4e3-1cb9-4c55-9b18-ad9fc9c9cc95 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-586ac4e3-1cb9-4c55-9b18-ad9fc9c9cc95) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-586ac4e3-1cb9-4c55-9b18-ad9fc9c9cc95.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a Contract Notice for the Procurement and In-Service Support of a Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS). This competitive tender aims to deliver 160 units initially with potential for more purchases, following MOD standards and policies. The procurement process follows a Restricted procedure under Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, with a deadline for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) on 06 March 2023 and an anticipated Contract Award date of 01 August 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering X-ray developer solutions to engage with the UK Armed Forces through the provision of a mature Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) system. Suppliers with expertise in providing in-service support, including spares, repairs, quality management, and safety management, are well-suited for this opportunity. The estimated contract value is £13,300,000.00 (EX VAT), with a contract period starting on 01 August 2023 and ending in 2028, inclusive of possible extension periods. ## Notice 1. Introduction 1.1 The DE&S Specialist EODS, [Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search], Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) team intends to competitively assess, select and award a contract to deliver and support a Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS) capability for use by UK Armed Forces during Improvised Explosive Device Disposal operations. This Contract will deliver an initial order of 160 units with potential to purchase additional units over the Contract duration. 1.2 The Future TBIS capability shall provide a through-barrier system, specifically X-Ray, consisting of, but not limited to, an X-Ray generator, a detector panel, and a laptop used to display and manipulate the image. 1.3 The system needs to comply with MOD standards and policies for quality, safety, security and cyber, amongst others. Full details shall be provided at the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage of the competition. 1.4 The competitive procedure will be managed in accordance with a Restricted procedure under Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. 1.5 You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) found at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55756. The full requirement will be issued in the ITT and suppliers will be given appropriate time to respond with their tenders. The Authority shall take forward a maximum of six suppliers that have provided a compliant response to the PQQ. The six highest scoring compliant suppliers will be invited to tender. Additional information: 2. Scope of Requirement 2.1 Future TBIS will deliver a capability that is available to UK based Defence Users. 2.2 The Authority is seeking a mature Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution to meet the requirement. 2.3 In-service support shall be provided for a period of five years from Contract Award. The requirements of in-service support include, but are not limited to: provision of spares, repairs and turnaround times, quality management, safety management, obsolescence management. Performance against these requirements will be monitored as part of standard MOD Contract Management processes. 3. Contract Options 3.1 The requirement includes the provision of the following contract option: 3.1.1 Extension of In-Service Support for an additional period of two years. 3.2 The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option. Further information on the option will be provided in the Invitation to Tender. 4. Security Information 4.1 The Cyber Risk level for this procurement is VERY LOW. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) if RAR-415050668. 4.2 A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available at DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential Providers should make themselves familiar with the requirements against the profile assessment for this risk level. 4.3 The maximum classification of the Future TBIS contract and its data is expected to be OFFICIAL SENSITIVE. 5. Estimated Timescales 5.1 The table below details the anticipated timeframes of this procurement. These dates are provided for information only. Activity Date Final date for DPQQ Clarification Questions 06 March 2023 DPQQs returned to MOD 13 March 2023 Invitation to Tender Issued 31 March 2023 Tenders Returned to MOD 12 May 2023 Authority Evaluation of ITT Completed 23 June 2023 Anticipated Date of Contract Award 01 August 2023 Contract Expiry 2028 (excluding options) 5 years post contract award 6. Estimated Value 6.1 The estimated overall value of the contract, including any option extension periods and additional purchases, is PS13,300,000.00(EX VAT). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72db4822-2f33-479e-82c0-5a1b03003de7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,300,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24931230 - X-ray developers ## Release History - 10 Feb 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72db4822-2f33-479e-82c0-5a1b03003de7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72db4822-2f33-479e-82c0-5a1b03003de7 10th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55756 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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