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title: "Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs)"
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# Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a57d3a1-b5b7-4151-bb33-4e5ee9c6f2fc

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## Summary

The Home Office is initiating a tender for the procurement of Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs) as part of the Cyclamen 3 Programme. This Soft Market Test (SMT) aims to engage suppliers for the provision of over 200 devices, with a planned delivery occurring in late FY 2021/22. The procurement method is a selective approach under a restricted procedure, with the closing date for expressions of interest set for 12 noon on 30th November 2020. Interested parties are requested to register on the Authority's eSourcing portal to access the SMT documentation and present their expressions of interest directed to Ewa Klimek at the Home Office. The overall contract value is estimated at £6,000,000, with a minimum value of £3,500,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the manufacturing and technology sectors, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and new market entrants. Companies capable of offering innovative solutions for training, servicing, and maintaining handheld radiation detection equipment will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on delivering value for money while maintaining quality opens up avenues for creative proposals, making this tender attractive for businesses looking to expand their clientele in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Soft Market Test (SMT) Procurement of training, deployment, servicing and maintenance of handheld Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs) as part of the Cyclamen 3 Programme. C18852 Additional information: Border Force require a supplier who can provide 200+ devices to meet an order for delivery late 21/22FY. This is Soft Market Test Exercise (SMT). The aim of this exercise is to engage with suppliers in informal discussions related to the above and to;1. Understand the optimum way of packaging services to facilitate bids from a wide cross section of the supply market, including charities, social enterprises and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) and new entrants to the market;2. Deliver Value for Money to the Home Office and reduce through life cost of manufacturing and maintaining the equipment in question. The Home Office needs solutions that reduce costs but that also deliver quality of service; 3. To assist the Home Office to develop appropriate procurement documentation;4. To test whether the market has experience of being involved in and delivering similar projecto engage with suppliers in informal discussions related to the above and to;The closing date for expressions of interest is 12 noon on the 30th of November 2020.In order to have an access to the SMT document suppliers will have to complete Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). If you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this SMTE you will need to register on the Authority's eSourcing portal - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Once registered, please send an expression of interest to ewa.klimek@homeoffice.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db8569ef-02aa-4b61-9a46-60aac97d0c67 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2020 at 11:47 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db8569ef-02aa-4b61-9a46-60aac97d0c67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db8569ef-02aa-4b61-9a46-60aac97d0c67
  4th November 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

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