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title: "Provision of a Head and Torso Simulator (HATS) for the Institute of Naval Medicine with 5 Years Calibration and Support"
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# Provision of a Head and Torso Simulator (HATS) for the Institute of Naval Medicine with 5 Years Calibration and Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b59d4e5a-2283-4e10-b6a3-8c52f9f6867f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of a Head and Torso Simulator (HATS) for the Institute of Naval Medicine with 5 Years Calibration and Support" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England. The contract, valued at £35,000, involves the supply of goods classified under acoustic devices and scientific technical simulators. This open procedure tender was published on 19 February 2020, with the tender period concluding on 9 March 2020. The contract period is set to run from 31 March 2020 to 30 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in acoustic devices or related goods, as they would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for ongoing calibration and support services means that businesses with expertise in technical maintenance and support services alongside product supply stand to benefit. Companies in sectors such as research and development, engineering, and manufacturing of simulation devices should consider this opportunity to grow their business.

## Notice

A Cyber Risk Assessment has been raised for this requirement and found to be not applicable. An IR35 employment status check has been completed and the intermediaries legislation does not apply to this engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e414a5cf-1355-4d94-92d3-358b7c880632 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2020 - 23 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,406 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAS SOUND AND VIBRATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2020 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e414a5cf-1355-4d94-92d3-358b7c880632
- 27 Feb 2020 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176f9642-4101-4bd3-97f4-fff0d5ab0546
- 19 Feb 2020 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176f9642-4101-4bd3-97f4-fff0d5ab0546

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e414a5cf-1355-4d94-92d3-358b7c880632
  30th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176f9642-4101-4bd3-97f4-fff0d5ab0546
  27th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/910e5f38-4b7d-4497-a915-dd2cc1fcb58f
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e45fa29-eefd-4e1f-ab3d-a2f1953f25af
  Clarification Questions and Responses
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0ad5f3c-799d-47be-a4d6-fed0c6ce9f8b
  Redacted Contract

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