--- title: "Deployed Force Radiation Detection Monitoring Equipment Replacement (DFRDME)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b81f92eb-9d7e-488a-aa3b-d837b9964319" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b81f92eb-9d7e-488a-aa3b-d837b9964319" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b81f92eb-9d7e-488a-aa3b-d837b9964319.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b81f92eb-9d7e-488a-aa3b-d837b9964319.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MOD" published: "2020-10-24" --- # Deployed Force Radiation Detection Monitoring Equipment Replacement (DFRDME) Buyer: MOD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b81f92eb-9d7e-488a-aa3b-d837b9964319 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b81f92eb-9d7e-488a-aa3b-d837b9964319) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b81f92eb-9d7e-488a-aa3b-d837b9964319.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom is currently seeking tenders for the replacement of Deployed Force Radiation Detection Monitoring Equipment (DFRDME), crucial for nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection. This procurement, categorised under goods, is at the tender stage and is expected to conclude on 23 November 2020. The contract is valued between £6 million and £8 million, with the contract period running from 30 June 2021 to 30 June 2026, and delivery is required in the South West region of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and protective equipment sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions that can withstand military operational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence, especially those specialising in radiation detection and monitoring technologies, as no modifications to COTS items will be considered. Businesses well-versed in innovative technological solutions aligned with military specifications would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process. ## Notice Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological protection equipment. The Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Protection Delivery Team (CBRN DT) need to establish the enduring provision of Deployed Force Radiation Detection and Monitoring Equipment (DFRDME) and are required to maintain the Radiation Detection and Monitoring Equipment (RDME) capability. The requirement is based on replacing the current, hand-held/body-worn, equipment that provides the current capability provided by radiation identification equipment (gr-135), radiation detection monitor (sor/t) and radiation detection monitor -reader (xom/t) The Authority has a requirement to replace the 'in-service' obsolete Radiation Detection Meter/Readers (RDM & RDMR) and Radiation Identification Equipment (RIE) with a suitable replacement in line with Key System User Requirements (KURs) listed within this contract notice. The Authority is seeking a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) item that is able to withstand an operational military/dismounted first responder-type environment as specified within the System Requirements Document (SRD). The Authority will not pay for modifications or changes to COTS items in order to meet these requirements. More details are listed within the Individual Lots for RIE and RDM. This requirement was previously advertised on 13/08/2020. 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: Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological protection equipment.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20af269-7da6-435e-be64-e0de61b648df | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | MOD | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment ## Release History - 24 Oct 2020 at 08:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20af269-7da6-435e-be64-e0de61b648df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20af269-7da6-435e-be64-e0de61b648df 24th October 2020 - 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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