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title: "Provision of in-service support for Chemical Sense Training Equipment (CSTE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e046"
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# Provision of in-service support for Chemical Sense Training Equipment (CSTE)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, IBOC, CBRN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e046

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, IBOC, CBRN is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of in-service support for Chemical Sense Training Equipment (CSTE)" in the defence services sector, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 11th October 2021. The procurement is selective and negotiated under the Open Contracting Data Standard and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract is anticipated to last for an initial period of two years with a possible extension of one year, with a total contract value of £450,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in equipment maintenance and training support services, particularly those with expertise in nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological defence. Companies equipped to provide in-service support for complex detection and monitoring technologies, training modules, and logistics related to safety and technical documentation would be well-placed to compete. Suppliers that can demonstrate robust capabilities in contract management, technical report preparation, and compliance with defence standards are encouraged to express their interest in this procurement.

## Notice

Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological protection equipment. In-Service Support (ISS) to Chemical Warfare Agent detection and monitoring training equipment, comprising simulant detectors and monitors and associated equipment's. To include, but not limited to: contract management, survey, report and repair, supply and management of spares and consumables, preparation and maintenance of technical documentation and training support. Quantity or scope: The Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear (CBRN) Delivery Team (DT) (the contracting Authority) are equipment sponsors for chemical, biological and radiological agent detection, monitoring, identification and sample collection equipment used by UK Government. The Authority has a requirement for a supplier to provide support for its range of Chemical Warfare Agent Detection and Monitoring Training Equipment. The equipment requiring support was designed, manufactured and supplied by Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd. under a previous contract and comprises simulant versions of Smiths Detection LCAD, LCD3.2, LCD3.3, MCAD and CAM, and Proengin AP4C/S4PE, along with all necessary ancillary items, which fully replicate the functions of the operational instruments without requiring the use of any chemical weapon simulants. Also to be supported is PlumeSIM and ADM-300-SIM, field and table-top exercise simulation equipment, both hardware and software, which was supplied by Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd. under a previous contract. The contract requirements will include survey, report, repair and replacement of damaged or faulty equipment, disposal of equipment deemed Beyond Economic Repair (BER), the provision of spares and consumable items, training support, regular update of safety and environmental case reports, configuration and obsolescence management and planning and update of service technical publications (AESP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022743-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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, IBOC, CBRN |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022743-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/30487062017BDF3C4A26

## Provenance

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