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title: "Supply of CARM (Chemical Agent Resistant Material)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032be8"
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# Supply of CARM (Chemical Agent Resistant Material)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032be8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process for the supply of Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM), aimed at enhancing protection against chemical warfare agents. This tender, classified under the industry category of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment, is based in the United Kingdom and is in the Tender stage. The deadline for submitting responses is 30 May 2022, while the project is expected to be delivered by December 2023, with a total estimated value of £3 million, and a minimum value of £2 million. Interested suppliers are required to navigate an e-Tendering system for this selective procurement process, in compliance with electronic trading regulations via the CP&F system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in defence-related supplies or protective equipment, as the contract involves the production of a large quantity of up to 520,000 square metres of CARM. Suppliers with experience in manufacturing chemical protective materials or similar goods are particularly well-suited to participate. Additionally, businesses capable of meeting high technical, economic, and financial standards, as detailed in the requirements, may find this a profitable avenue for expansion. Given the strategic importance of this contract, it may also encourage collaboration with subcontractors to enhance resource capabilities and meet the specified criteria.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to procure a worldwide-deployable Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM). CARM will be employed as a chemical barrier to wrap around equipment and physical assets protecting them from liquid chemical warfare agents or containing such contaminated items to prevent cross-contamination. The project aims to be delivered by December 2023 (excluding ad-hoc buys). There will be priced options for ad-hoc buys which is inclusive of the estimate value (ex vat). Quantity or scope: Total quantity: Up to 520,000m2 (5200 rolls of 4m x 25m roll or 2600 rolls of 4m x 50m roll) Scope: CARM hardware only compliant with Authority Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009549-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009549-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/project/reasonsForExclusion.html#dspr
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system

## Provenance

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