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title: "706756450-The Procurement and In-Service Support of Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a4d0"
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# 706756450-The Procurement and In-Service Support of Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a4d0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to NP Aerospace Limited for the procurement and in-service support of the Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS). The contract, valued at £6,992,000.00, will deliver 160 units initially with the potential for additional purchases. The procurement stage was conducted using a restricted procedure under the DSPCR Regulations, and NP Aerospace Limited won the contract based on a weighted Value for Money Criteria. The contract duration is 5 years, extendable for another two years.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the defence and security industry, particularly those involved in X-ray technology and equipment supply, to compete for providing the Future Through Barrier Imaging System. Suppliers with experience in providing in-service support and meeting MOD standards for quality, safety, and cybersecurity would be well-suited for this opportunity. The competitive procedure allows for a maximum of six compliant suppliers to tender, with a focus on achieving value for money and quality services within the specified procurement framework.

## Notice

The Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority) awarded a contract to NP Aerospace Limited for the Procurement and In-Service Support of Future Through Barrier Imaging System (TBIS). The Contract will deliver 160 units, with potential to purchase additional units over the Contract duration. This Contract is for 5 years (with the opportunity to extend for a further two years) and has an estimated value of PS6,992,000.00 (including options). This Contract was competed under the DSPCR Restricted Procedure and NP Aerospace Limited tender was identified as the winning tender through the weighted Value for Money Criteria. This Contract was awarded to NP Aerospace on the 30th of May 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019840-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,960,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | SPECIALIST EODS, [EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL & SEARCH], EXPLOITATION AND COUNTERMEASURES (SEEC) TEAM, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NP AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 24931230 - X-ray developers
- 33111300 - X-ray processing devices
- 33111600 - Radiography devices
- 38546100 - Bomb detectors
- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2024 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019840-2024
- 10 Feb 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004225-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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