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title: "For Transparency Purposes - Project MICROBISM"
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# For Transparency Purposes - Project MICROBISM

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-add959ab-df91-4a78-a026-ab1c3d4b8700

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "For Transparency Purposes - Project MICROBISM" is conducted by Defence Equipment & Support, focusing on nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. The selection method for this tender is classified as a restrictive procedure, with a total contract value of approximately £496,019.97. The delivery of the associated items is expected to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This contract has a defined period, starting from 1st July 2017 and concluding on 30th June 2022, having reached its award stage on 28th June 2017, with the tender period having ended on 5th December 2016.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in goods related to nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection, particularly those with experience in defence and security sectors. Companies that can provide enhanced technology to assess chemical hazards, aid in hazard avoidance, and contribute to incident management will find themselves competitively positioned. The successful supplier, Southern Scientific Ltd, showcases the potential for large-scale enterprises to thrive in this niche market, making this a valuable prospect for other potentially qualified vendors seeking to expand their operations in public procurement.

## Notice

Enhancement to current disclosing capability to characterise both level and extent of chemical hazards, in order to inform hazard avoidance and incidence management decisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d93fe81-61b1-42a5-98f2-e80ed55bbff5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £496,019 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £496,019 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2017 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d93fe81-61b1-42a5-98f2-e80ed55bbff5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d93fe81-61b1-42a5-98f2-e80ed55bbff5
  4th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51b236bf-cf81-426e-a17e-de550bfa345e
  Annex D Unit Pricing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/950e6166-71df-4a73-880f-9761677739be
  Annex C Payment Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8577d81f-afae-4d89-87c9-5071d5c3c9ed
  Annex E SAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/485752a6-62ba-4da7-bc02-c46799dcdbe6
  Annex A SOW
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48d47fe8-65b7-43c4-bb95-0ce4ec6ac309
  DEFORM 315
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3045a49f-3f25-4051-aa5f-0d2aab0aa1a1
  T&C's
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51ca89ca-ec86-436e-9903-e24f224ecf83
  Annex B KPI's
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15c1ecf9-cbb7-4ccb-8d83-620da406762b
  DEFORM 129J
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4be6a25c-0adc-4d57-ab9d-1cbce52e0bbd
  Annex G1 Gainshare Framework
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5e4b097-68b5-41c3-9a44-320f3dc4c119
  Annex G2 Gainshare Change Prop Form

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