--- title: "CBRN/00243 - PATSY BNS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e19814df-3160-47d0-a48c-47546688bbee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e19814df-3160-47d0-a48c-47546688bbee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e19814df-3160-47d0-a48c-47546688bbee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e19814df-3160-47d0-a48c-47546688bbee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT)" published: "2018-08-13" --- # CBRN/00243 - PATSY BNS Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DELIVERY TEAM (CBRN DT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e19814df-3160-47d0-a48c-47546688bbee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e19814df-3160-47d0-a48c-47546688bbee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e19814df-3160-47d0-a48c-47546688bbee.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the ISTAR, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT), is conducting a tender process titled "CBRN/00243 - PATSY BNS" for the supply of a Below Neck CBR Protective Clothing System for Aircrew. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. The procurement method is being handled through a selective, or restricted, procedure, with the tender phase currently active. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest before the tender period closes on 31 August 2019, with contract delivery starting from 23 September 2019 through to 23 September 2024. The primary delivery location is within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other suppliers capable of providing integrated protective clothing systems. Businesses specialising in the manufacture of chemical and biological protective gear, as well as those that can function as prime contractors and manage subcontractors for components of the system (like gloves), would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only provide the necessary clothing systems but may also deliver training, technical publications, and logistical support documentation to ensure the systems meet operational requirements for UK military aviation formations. ## Notice Other additional information: PATSY (AIRCREW CBRN PROTECTION)- THE SUPPLY OF A BELOW NECK CBR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SYSTEM FOR AIRCREW: Please note: The notice DOES NOT involve the setting up of a framework agreement - this is a system error. (ref II.1.3-4 Framework agreements) The Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Protection Delivery Team (CBRN DT) is seeking Expressions of Interest from parties wishing to be considered for the supply of a Below Neck CBR Protective Clothing System for Aircrew (Category D). One of the key drivers for the programme is to provide the required level of Below Neck CBR protection (Key User Requirement) whilst imposing the minimum physiological burden on the wearer. The selected contractor will be responsible for the supply of a Below Neck System (BNS) for approximately 524 aircrew personnel requiring 3 systems per person (approx. 1527), plus additional trials and training sets (approx 50) to be determined at Invitation to Tender (ITT). The first 900 systems are to be delivered at Contract Award (CA) + 23 months with the balance no later than CA + 45 months (earlier delivery is desirable to the Authority but not essential). Additional buys may be required on an Ad Hoc basis, stipulated by the Authority when required. The BNS should be a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solution. The Authority is looking for a Below Neck CBR System which will be an integrated CBR solution comprising of an undergarment, socks and gloves. For clarity, the system must cover personnel from the neck down and must integrate with the Authority's Above Neck System (ANS - a development of the current APED In-Service solution) which includes a neck skirt. The Interface Control Document (ICD) will be issued at ITT containing details of the APED system. A supplier may be a manufacturer or act as a Prime Contractor (PC) and sub-contract components of the system to other suppliers (e.g. gloves) to deliver the complete BNS. The supplier will be responsible for the integration of the BNS ensemble, i.e. undergarment, socks and gloves and compliance of their BNS with the ANS with the ICD. The Authority will be responsible for integration of the BNS with the ANS components and other Aircrew Equipment Assemblies (AEA). The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. To enable the solution to enter operational service with UK military aviation formations, the supplier will be responsible for providing supporting information, including but not limited to: Training and Training Aids, Technical Publications, Safety and Environmental evidence, and Logistic Support Documentation. It is required that the preferred contractor is working to the following (or equivalent) standards; AQAP 2110, AQAP 2105 (Quality Plan Standards), DefStan 05-61 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/c750bcc8-315e-446a-b5ab-1152ca74ead9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 23 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,500,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 13 Aug 2018 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c750bcc8-315e-446a-b5ab-1152ca74ead9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c750bcc8-315e-446a-b5ab-1152ca74ead9 13th August 2018 - 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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