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title: "Project TITLEHOLDER (For Transparency Purposes Only)"
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# Project TITLEHOLDER (For Transparency Purposes Only)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73d46263-4154-4401-8644-41dd6f6f002e

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the contracting authority for the project titled "Project TITLEHOLDER", which aims to enhance Chemical Sense capability for airborne hazards through technological development. This contract falls under the industry category of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment, specifically classified as CPV 35113200. The procurement method used is selective, involving a restricted procedure, with the contract period spanning from 21 April 2017 to 21 April 2020. Although the tender period ended on 20 April 2017, the contract's award notice was published on 27 April 2017.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses with expertise in the fields of chemical and biological safety technologies. Suppliers focusing on goods related to nuclear, biological, and chemical protective equipment may find themselves well-suited to leverage this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in similar contracts, albeit the awarded contracts for this project were given to established suppliers. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and technologies in the specified domains could gain a competitive edge in future tenders related to CBRN capabilities.

## Notice

**Note: This Notice is therefore published for Transparency Purposes only and is not an opportunity to express interest in or Tender for this Requirement.** The Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT) has a potential requirement to enhance Chemical Sense capability for Airborne Hazards. The Airborne Hazard Technology Demonstrator Programme (TDP) 'Project TITLEHOLDER' will develop and mature technologies for airborne chemical hazards to inform CBRN DT as to the suitability of technology options to enhance chemical sense capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b855e5c-0a89-4740-96f1-e070f47abb3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2017 - 21 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,080,129 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | OWLSTONE MEDICAL; SMITHS DETECTION WATFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2017 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b855e5c-0a89-4740-96f1-e070f47abb3b
- 24 Apr 2017 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c08d33c-10fd-43ee-b17a-0b7a9d9511bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b855e5c-0a89-4740-96f1-e070f47abb3b
  27th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c08d33c-10fd-43ee-b17a-0b7a9d9511bb
  24th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48b09743-5995-4889-8a0d-4f4942cf70fc
  Tender Documentations (Redacted) for Publication
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0401be9-26b4-409e-bc85-00e8701f0d53
  Redacted Files for Transparency Publication

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