Published date: 28 September 2022
Last edited date: 29 September 2022
This notice was replaced on 21 November 2023
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Awarded contract (published 21 November 2023)
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Contract summary
Industry
Gas-detection apparatus - 38431100
Gas-detection equipment - 38543000
Military defence services - 75221000
Civil defence services - 75222000
Location of contract
BS34 8JH
Value of contract
£2,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_317976/1109612
Published date
28 September 2022
Closing date
31 October 2022
Closing time
11:59pm
Contract start date
31 May 2023
Contract end date
26 May 2028
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Corrigendum to the Contracts Finder Notice, originally published on 28/09/2022. The only change that has been made to this notice, is to extend the DPQQ Response deadline date (from 21/10/2022 to 31/10/2022).
1.1 DE&S Specialist EODS, [Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search], Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) team intends to competitively assess, select and award a contract to deliver an explosive vapour detector for use by Advanced Manual Technique Operators during Improvised Explosive Device Disposal operations.
1.2 The Explosive Vapour Detector capability system is a handheld vapour detector required to be transported to the target by the operation and deployed on operations. It can be operated by an individual using one hand and is able to use all functionality to carry out the task required, as well as start-up and calibration. This will be used to carry out searches of buildings and other infrastructures to detect any explosive vapours that may be present. Venue search can be a long process under tight time constraints, and so the physical burden on the operator must be kept as low as possible whilst simultaneously providing a high level of assurance that the search is effective.
1.3 The system needs to comply with MOD standards and policies for quality, safety, security, cyber amongst others. Full details on the requirement shall be provided in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
1.4 The competition will be managed in accordance with the restricted procedure under DSPCR 2011.
1.5 You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) found at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54941. The full requirement will be issued in the ITT and suppliers will be given appropriate time to respond with their tenders. The Authority shall take forward a maximum of six suppliers that have provided a compliant response to the PQQ. The six highest scoring compliant suppliers will be invited to tender.
1.6 During the ITT Phase, there is a requirement for the Potential Providers to provide one (1) complete system for trials in support of the tender evaluation. The system would need to be available upon request in accordance with the indicative timescales set out in the supplementary information. The supplier shall provide its goods for trial at its own cost. Complete details on the testing will be released in the ITT.
More information
Additional text
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Corrigendum to the Contracts Finder Notice, originally published on 28/09/2022. The only change that has been made to this notice, is to extend the DPQQ Response deadline date (from 21/10/2022 to 31/10/2022).
2. Scope of Requirement
2.1 The Authority is seeking a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution to meet the requirement. The Authority intends to purchase 20 detectors by November 2023 with an option to procure additional detectors throughout the duration of the contract.
2.2 In-service support shall be provided for a period of five years from Contract Award. The requirements of in-service support include, but are not limited to: provision of spares, repairs and turnaround times, quality management, safety management, obsolescence management. Performance against these requirements will be monitored as part of standard MOD Contract Management processes.
3. Contract Options
3.1 The requirement includes the provision of the following contract option(s):
3.1.1 Extension of In-Service Support for an addition 2 years.
3.2 The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option(s). Further information on the option(s) will be provided in the Invitation to Tender.
4. Security Information
4.1 The Cyber Risk level for this procurement is VERY LOW. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) if RAR-322966868.
4.2 A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available at DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential Providers should make themselves familiar with the requirements against the profile assessment for this risk level.
4.3 The maximum classification of the Explosive Vapour Detector contract and its data is expected to be OFFICIAL SENSITIVE.
5. Estimated Timescales
5.1 The table below details the anticipated timeframes of this procurement.
Activity Date:
Issue DPQQ: 29/09/2022
Final date for DPQQ Clarification Questions: 04/10/2022
DPQQs returned to MOD: 31/10/2022
Invitation to Tender Issued: Nov 2022
Anticipated Date of Contract Award: May 2023
6. Estimated Value
6.1 The estimated overall value of the contract, subject to all extension periods being taken, is £2M (EX VAT).
About the buyer
Contact name
Sadie Harding-Dancy
Address
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England
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