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title: "CBRN/00243 - PATSY Below Neck System"
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# CBRN/00243 - PATSY Below Neck System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca778335-c261-4a9d-8507-860c97305249

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Ministry of Defence's ISTAR, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT) based in Bristol, UK. The tender, titled "CBRN/00243 - PATSY Below Neck System", aims to procure below neck CBR protective clothing systems for Aircrew, classified under goods related to nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection. The contract is set to commence from 28th November 2019 with a total contract value of £5,500,000 and a minimum value of £2,000,000. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, concluding the tendering phase on 28th November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in protective clothing and equipment. Given the nature of the contract, companies that manufacture or supply items related to biological and chemical protection, particularly those classified as SMEs, would be well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, BLÜCHER GmbH, will be tasked with fulfilling the contract until November 2027, indicating a long-term partnership that new entrants could aspire to for future similar tenders.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply of below neck CBR protective clothing systems for Aircrew. 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/29e2c115-7513-427a-b922-f38d2113d5e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2019 - 27 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,361,474 |
| 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, 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLÜCHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2019 at 00:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29e2c115-7513-427a-b922-f38d2113d5e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29e2c115-7513-427a-b922-f38d2113d5e6
  8th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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