--- title: "708941451 - Procurement and In-Service Support of Explosive Particle Detection Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f80b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f80b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f80b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f80b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-08-30" --- # 708941451 - Procurement and In-Service Support of Explosive Particle Detection Equipment Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f80b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f80b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f80b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement exercise titled "Procurement and In-Service Support of Explosive Particle Detection Equipment" in the gas-detection apparatus industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase with a deadline of 30th September 2023. The contract involves acquiring explosive particle detection equipment for at least 2 search teams with 20 detectors, with an estimated value of approximately £3.5 million. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying explosive detection equipment to compete for a significant contract with the Ministry of Defence. Companies offering deployable and robust explosive particle detectors suitable for conducting building searches and immediate detection of explosive particles will be well-suited for this tender opportunity. Additionally, businesses capable of providing in-service support for such equipment over a 5-year contract period, with potential for renewal, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. ## Notice The Specialist Explosive Ordinance Demolition, Exploitation & Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) have launched a project to procure and support explosive particle detection equipment. The user requires a deployable and robust explosive particle detector capability to conduct search of buildings and other infrastructure to give immediate indication of the presence or lack of explosive Particles for common and bespoke explosive threat substances, or components thereof, permitting subsequent activity. The authority will be purchasing detectors to equip at least 2 search teams with 20 detectors. The intention is to award a 5-year contract plus 2 option years to one supplier to deliver this requirement. The estimated value of this requirement is ~PS3.5m. Please see 'Additional Information' section for early market engagement information. In issuing this PIN, The Authority is not committing to commence with any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. Additional information: Early Market Engagement The Authority is interested in understanding the capabilities in the market to help inform the development of the requirement. Early Market Engagement will be conducted in two parts: Supplier Briefs Please provide a brief of up to 750 words detailing your capability and potential solutions to the requirement along with a price list and any potential risk/ issues that the Authority should consider. Your brief should be addressed to Maia.Harris135@mod.gov.uk. Please provide your brief no later than 30 September 2023. As a minimum, your brief should address the following aspects: Questions: What potential solutions are available to meet the requirement as stated in this PIN? Please provide information to support including any brochures (including technical information), and supplementary information if required. Please provide specific information on the product maturity/ technology readiness level. What are the estimated delivery timescales to deliver 20 pieces of equipment for the capability detailed from order through to delivery? What are the estimated costs per unit at the market price? DSEI 2023 There will be an opportunity to arrange a meet and greet representatives of the SEEC DT at DSEI in London on the 12th September 2023. Please contact Maia Harris to arrange a meeting. Requests will be treated on a first come first serve basis, due to the limited availability during DSEI not all requests may be able to be accommodated. All information provided at this stage shall not be used by the Authority to down select but shall help inform the development of the requirement and contracting strategy only. In issuing this PIN, The Authority is not committing to commence with any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025470-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 31642400 - Detection apparatus for non-metallic objects - 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus - 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment - 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus - 38546100 - Bomb detectors - 90731500 - Toxic gas detection services ## Release History - 30 Aug 2023 at 13:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025470-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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