--- title: "PIN - RFI - Procurement and In-Service Support of a Radiological and Nuclear Detector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88884a29-454a-43c1-8664-c67e8284c09a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88884a29-454a-43c1-8664-c67e8284c09a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88884a29-454a-43c1-8664-c67e8284c09a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88884a29-454a-43c1-8664-c67e8284c09a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-04-04" --- # PIN - RFI - Procurement and In-Service Support of a Radiological and Nuclear Detector Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88884a29-454a-43c1-8664-c67e8284c09a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88884a29-454a-43c1-8664-c67e8284c09a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88884a29-454a-43c1-8664-c67e8284c09a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the "Procurement and In-Service Support of a Radiological and Nuclear Detector". The industry category for this tender is "Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment". The engagement end date is set for 19th May 2023. The estimated contract value is approximately £3m for a 5-year period with a possible 2-year extension. The procurement is in the "Planning" stage, with key milestones including a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) in mid-2023, Invite to Tender in early 2024, and entry to service in late 2024. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organization, located in Bristol, England. This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the security and defence sector specialising in radiological and nuclear detection equipment. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate. Interested parties should be prepared for potential collaboration with L3Harris for integration with their remote control vehicle. The procurement is expected to follow a Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) approach and will require through-life support. Businesses looking to engage should address their brief to Maia Harris at maia.harris135@mod.gov.uk by 19th May 2023, detailing their capabilities, solutions, pricing, and the technology readiness level in line with the enter service date of 2024. ## Notice Description The DE&S Specialist Explosive Ordnance and Disposal (EOD), Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) have initiated a project for the Procurement and In-Service Support of a Radiological and Nuclear detector. The user group require the equipment to be capable of detecting both Gamma and Neutron emissions, monitor radiation levels to allow localisation of source and identify radioactive isotopes. A key component of the capability is that it can be mounted permanently (if required) onto the L3Harris T7 remote control vehicle (RCV). Furthermore, the capability must be able to display the information in real time to operators at the Incident control point (ICP) location and not hinder the routine operations of the RCV. The aspiration is that the detector can interface (through both software & hardware) with the L3Harris T7 and therefore prospective interested parties in this upcoming tender need to be content with sharing and collaboration activity with L3Harris to maximise this integration. Moreover, equipment testing at ITT and post contract award by DE&S may be required. The current assumption is that the solution is likely to be Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) and will include a requirement for through-life support for the capability. Through-life support will include spares, repairs, software updates, safety and configuration/ obsolescence management. The expectation is this capability will be in-service 2025 - 2035 although this is subject to change. Full details shall be included at the Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender phase of the competition. The classification of the requirement is up to and including OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE. Procurement Timescales & Contract Value The estimated total contract value is circa PS3m for a 5 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Estimated timescales are Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) mid 2023, Invite to Tender early 2024 and entry to service late 2024. Early Engagement and Market Intelligence The Authority is interested in understanding the capabilities in the market to help inform the development of the requirement. Please provide a brief of up to 750 words detailing your capability and potential solutions to the requirement along with a price list and any potential risk/ issues that the Authority should consider. Please also include further information on the product maturity/ technology readiness level in line with the enter service date of 2024. Your brief should be addressed to Maia.Harris135@mod.gov.uk. Please provide your brief no later than 19 May 2023. This information shall not be used by the Authority to down select but shall help inform the development of the requirement and contracting strategy only. Industry Day Prior to initiating the procurement, the Authority intends to hold an Industry Day (date and location to be confirmed). Attendance will be by application only and the details of that process will be briefed in due course ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93a5736-6b6a-4722-b247-e1ff487a604e | | 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 | 4 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 May 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment ## Release History - 4 Apr 2023 at 08:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93a5736-6b6a-4722-b247-e1ff487a604e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93a5736-6b6a-4722-b247-e1ff487a604e 4th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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