--- title: "707961450 - The Procurement of In-Service Support for Detector Special Purpose (DSP34)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04afd8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04afd8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04afd8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04afd8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-03-14" --- # 707961450 - The Procurement of In-Service Support for Detector Special Purpose (DSP34) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04afd8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04afd8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04afd8.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a 15-month contract to Roke Manor Research Limited for the in-service support of the Detector Special Purpose (DSP34) system. This contract was placed using a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice for technical reasons under Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The tender, classified under the CPV code 50000000 for repair and maintenance services, covers maintenance and repair within the UK and is valued at £888,203. The award was published on 21 October 2024 and the contract was signed on 8 January 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-end detection system maintenance and repair, especially those with experience in handling radiation-sensitive equipment. The contract is ideal for firms with technical capability and expertise similar to that of Roke Manor Research Limited, who are uniquely qualified due to their specialised knowledge and long-standing involvement with DSP34. Companies with experience in 3D printing parts, as well as a history of working within defence-related services, would be suitably positioned to engage in this procurement process, leveraging their capabilities to support critical defence infrastructure and contribute to the growth of their business in this niche market. ## Notice The Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority) have awarded a contract to Roke Manor Research Limited for the in-service support of Detector Special Purpose (DSP34) (the System). The contract is for 15 months and has an estimated value of PS888,203.00 (Ex VAT). This contract was placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. The VTN was published on 21 October 2024 and the contract was subsequently awarded on 08 January 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In Service Support of the Detector Special Purpose (DSP). ### Procurement Information The Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (The Authority) intends to award a 17 Month contract to Roke Manor Research Limited for a new contract for the support of Detector Special Purpose (DSP) No. 34 (DSP34 In-Service Support Contract) with an estimated value of PS888,203.00 (Ex VAT). The DSP34 System is part of the Infrastructure Search detection suite. It allows Through Barrier Detection (TBD). DSP34 was developed under a partnership between Dstl, and Roke Manor Research Limited in 2014. DSP34 is only used by UK Armed Forces and is not In-Service with any other NATO Country. DSP34 works using a high-end transmitter as it's radiation source for the detector. It is a bespoke equipment with risk of radiation exposure to maintainers and users if incorrectly maintained and supported. The previous contract expired in June 2021 and therefore a new maintenance, support, and repairs contract is required to continue servicing the detectors. The contract will be required until 31 March 2026. Roke Manor Research Ltd have been involved with DSP34 since 2014 contract (SPSCM/00863) to take the Dstl Concept Demonstrator and develop it to Technical Readiness Level 9 and on to manufacture and into Service. Only Roke Manor Research Limited have the necessary expertise, knowledge, and experience to Service, Maintain and Repair DSP34. A Safe System of work is critical for DSP34 with its radiation transmission, which is subject to periodic Hazardous Effects of Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) assessments for its safety working conditions. They are the only Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) Contractor that can safely maintain and calibrate the system to ensure it is safe to use for its Users, as outlined in the Single Source Justification. At present certain spares and parts within DSP34 are 3D printed. Only Roke Manor Research Ltd possess the blueprints, knowledge, and programming to allow these to be reprinted to the correct specification. The Authority does not hold a Manufacturers Data Pack (MDP) for DSP34 which means that a third party would be required to reverse engineer the equipment. This is not a viable option as the Authority cannot provide another Contractor with a Safe System of Work around the Gamma radiation source to protect either themselves or Users of the equipment. A Safe Systems of Work are the procedures according to which work must be carried out where hazards cannot be eliminated, and some risk still exists. It is considered that this contract can be awarded to Roke Manor Research Limited using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009417-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £14,211,248 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | N/A | | 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 | ROKE MANOR RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2025 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009417-2025 - 21 Oct 2024 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034026-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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