--- title: "Supply of Respirator Test Devices (RTDs)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-abf3eb40-7419-4bbf-ab42-9e87a399cf78" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-abf3eb40-7419-4bbf-ab42-9e87a399cf78" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-abf3eb40-7419-4bbf-ab42-9e87a399cf78.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-abf3eb40-7419-4bbf-ab42-9e87a399cf78.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT)" published: "2019-10-17" --- # Supply of Respirator Test Devices (RTDs) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abf3eb40-7419-4bbf-ab42-9e87a399cf78 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-abf3eb40-7419-4bbf-ab42-9e87a399cf78) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-abf3eb40-7419-4bbf-ab42-9e87a399cf78.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT), is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Respirator Test Devices (RTDs)" as part of a selective procurement process, with a total contract value estimated at £4 million. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 13th November 2019. The contract location is Bristol, UK, and it predominantly falls under the category of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. Contracts are expected to commence on 23rd March 2020 and extend until 22nd September 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the fields of scientific equipment, engineering, and manufacturing, particularly those capable of providing Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Respirator Test Devices that comply with integration requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with prior experience in supporting governmental contracts or innovations in protective equipment. The resultant contracts could also involve scope for post-design services, further broadening potential for ongoing engagement. ## Notice The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT), from hereon in referred to as the Authority, are responsible for the procurement, delivery and in service support of CBRN equipment to Detect, Inform, Protect, Treat and Decontaminate CBRN threats for the British Armed Forces. The Authority has a requirement for the supply of Respirator Test Devices (RTD(s)) used to test the Fit Factor of in-service respirators, including the General Service Respirator (GSR) which is the standard issue respirator used by British service personnel. The RTD is an air sampling unit which is the key piece of equipment in the Respirator Test Measurement System (RTMS). The RTMS comprises a Diluter Assembly, Aerosol Generator, Fan Assembly with air filter, CBRN Laptop, Maskfit Software and an Aerosol Containment Facility which is used to simulate a CBRN environment for the particulate testing of respirators. The RTMS constitutes two systems known as the Respirator Test System (RTS) and the Advanced Respirator Test System (ARTS) which are used to provide the particulate testing of respirators on ordinary CBRN personnel and CBRN specialists. The aim of the RTMS is to ensure that each individual Respirator worn by service personnel is fitted correctly, confirming that the seal between the respirator and users face provides appropriate protection against Chemical War Agents (CWA) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC) which may be encountered in a CBRN environment. The Authority require the supply of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) RTDs that must inter-operate and integrate with all components of the RTMS to meet the Authority's requirement. The resulting contract will also include scope for Post Design Services (PDS). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34d5bb3-ae98-44f8-b96c-cf2fa6d05e2f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 22 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT) | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring ## Release History - 17 Oct 2019 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34d5bb3-ae98-44f8-b96c-cf2fa6d05e2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34d5bb3-ae98-44f8-b96c-cf2fa6d05e2f 17th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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