--- title: "Request for Information - UK Anechoic Chamber Capabilities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac53372c-07a9-4472-855b-53057a9eeb60" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac53372c-07a9-4472-855b-53057a9eeb60" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac53372c-07a9-4472-855b-53057a9eeb60.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac53372c-07a9-4472-855b-53057a9eeb60.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-02-02" --- # Request for Information - UK Anechoic Chamber Capabilities Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac53372c-07a9-4472-855b-53057a9eeb60 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac53372c-07a9-4472-855b-53057a9eeb60) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac53372c-07a9-4472-855b-53057a9eeb60.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a Request for Information concerning UK Anechoic Chamber capabilities. This procurement process aims to gather insights into available facilities that align with critical research and operational requirements, ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Interested parties can submit their responses by the engagement end date of 18 March 2022. The process primarily focuses on the defence and security industry, specifically related to the testing and evaluation of security equipment, with the location centred around Salisbury, England. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with existing Anechoic Chamber capabilities in the UK to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies offering specialised facilities or services related to anechoic chambers, particularly those possessing spare capacity, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, capitalising on the potential for collaboration and growth within the defence sector. ## Notice Dstl's Counter Terrorism and Security (CTS) Division (hereinafter referred to as the Authority), is investigating the availability of Anechoic Chambers within the United Kingdom which are critical to multiple capabilities in CTS. The chambers themselves are critical to ensuring our staff can operate in a safe and secure way by: - ensuring operational equipment can be tested without impedance from outside signals; - protecting the outside world from interference caused by our equipment - ensuring that Dstl conduct research and operations in a manner compliant with UK legislation (Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006). The Authority is issuing this Request for Information to understand what facilities are available for use, together with associated detailed technical specifications in relation to undertaking Science & Technology in this area with external providers within the UK. The Authority is also interested in options for booking use of available facilities, with details such as access times, block booking possibilities and working security classification levels - if any. Specifications may include (but not limited to): a) Anechoic chamber location b) Internal available working size of anechoic chamber (L x W x H) c) Door size and turntable diameter d) Frequency operating range e.g 30MHz to 40GHz e) Cost of use of facility f) Operating security level of facility The Authority is seeking responses from economic operators that cover/provide information on your capacity and capability in respect of the above requirements. Information you provide to us in response to this RFI, that is not already available to us from other sources, will be handled in-confidence. By submitting a response to this RFI you are giving us permission to keep and use the information for our internal purposes, and to provide the information onwards, in-confidence, within UK Government. We will not use or disclose the information for any other purpose, without first requesting permission to do so. This RFI is not a commitment to subsequently launch a formal procurement procedure thereafter. Additional information: Economic Operators are requested to note that the Authority is not seeking manufacturers or suppliers of Anechoic Chambers. We are looking for responses from economic operators who already have pre-existing Anechoic Chamber capability (and potential spare capacity) in the UK. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763fe88d-3a19-4fc0-93af-d4476eccfd73 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Mar 2022 | | 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 | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP4 0JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 42992200 - Anechoic chamber - 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment ## Release History - 2 Feb 2022 at 11:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763fe88d-3a19-4fc0-93af-d4476eccfd73 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763fe88d-3a19-4fc0-93af-d4476eccfd73 2nd February 2022 - 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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