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title: "Future Ground Search Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fa38"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-08-02"
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# Future Ground Search Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fa38

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently in the planning stage for the Future Ground Search Programme, a procurement exercise focused on bomb and metal detectors. The procurement process is being managed by the Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search, Exploitation & Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT). The programme features three key events: an Industry Day on 15th July 2024 in Bristol, a Demonstration Event in Bicester on 1st and 2nd October 2024, and additional market engagement activities. This programme aims to procure a suite of handheld detectors, with the total value estimated at approximately £45 million for Projects 1 and 2. Suppliers interested in participating must demonstrate their capabilities and register by 29th August 2024, ensuring security clearances are in place.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced detection technologies, particularly in bomb and metal detectors. Companies capable of offering robust, user-friendly, and effective detection solutions will find this a lucrative market. The planned contracts include an in-service package, covering spares, repairs, technical support, and more, making it suitable for businesses with comprehensive after-sales support capabilities. SMEs and large corporations in the defence and security sectors will benefit from engaging in this programme, as it offers a potential long-term relationship with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Future Ground Search (FGS) Programme Part 3 Reference: PIN 1- FTS: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016365-2024 CF: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5324c0e-8d34-48da-bfe5-f6a37e10e33d Following the completion of the Industry Day on 15th August 2024 for the FGS Projects 1 (Handheld Metal, Non-Metal Detector) and Project 2 (Handheld Complex Terrain Metal Detector) the Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search, Exploitation & Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) would like to invite Industry to attend part 3 of the Early Market Engagement events, the Demonstration Day, as advertised in above mentioned PIN 1. **See Additional Information section for full information on the Demonstration Day and how to register** Additional information: Suppliers are invited to demonstrate their equipment to provide the Authority further understanding of their capabilities. It will provide an opportunity to offer further information about their company, demonstrate their equipment in a range of training environments, and discuss the overall projects with the SEEC DT. There will also be the opportunity to discuss their capabilities, and further understand requirements for the projects, with members of the user community who will be in attendance. The event will take place in Bicester, southeast England and be over a two (2) day period, 1st and 2nd October 2024, with Eight (8), 2-hour slots being made available. One (1) slot is available to each supplier, with a maximum three (3) attendees. This event is limited to eight (8) sessions and will be allocated on first come, first serve basis. Suppliers will have the opportunity to present their company and equipment to the delivery team including members of the user community, before moving into a training environment to demonstrate their systems' capabilities. No equipment or targets will be provided by the Authority at the Demonstration Day, these are to be provided by the suppliers. The event will be classified as Official-Sensitive. There is a requirement for confirmation of extant Security Clearance (BPSS or equivalent as a minimum) to be provided by the supplier for all individuals prior to their attendance at the event. If you are unable to attend the demonstration event, SEEC DT may visit your establishment if possible. This is subject to availability therefore attendance at the demonstration event is highly encouraged. The participation in the event is not mandated, all information provided at each Early Market Engagement Stage shall not be used by the Authority to down select or evaluate suppliers. It shall only be used to help inform the development of the requirements and contracting strategy only. Should your organisation wish to attend the event, please contact the following email address to - DESLESTSP-SEEC-Commercial@mod.gov.uk with your three (3) attendees Full Names and clearance references by no later than 29th August 2024. Only upon confirmation of the relevant security clearance by the Authority, will you be fully registered for the event and reserve a slot. Further information around, directions, environmental terrain and general housekeeping will be provided once registration is confirmed. In issuing this PIN, The Authority is not committing to commence with any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. Accordingly, any expenditure, work or effort undertaken before contract award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024249-2024 |
| 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 | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 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 | £45,000,000 |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35124000 - Metal detectors
- 38546100 - Bomb detectors

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 09:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024249-2024
- 23 May 2024 at 15:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016365-2024
- 5 Sep 2023 at 15:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026247-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5324c0e-8d34-48da-bfe5-f6a37e10e33d
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016365-2024

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