Published date: 22 August 2023

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.


Closing date: 2 October 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment - 35113200

Location of contract

BS34 8JH

Procurement reference

tender_363087/1249278

Published date

22 August 2023

Closing date

2 October 2023

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Please see original PIN reference: 2023/S 000-009740 and 2023/S 000-0115

The DE&S Specialist Explosive Ordnance and Disposal (EOD), Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) have initiated a project for the Procurement and In-Service Support of a Radiological and Nuclear detector. The user group require the equipment to be capable of detecting both Gamma and Neutron emissions, monitor radiation levels to allow localisation of source and identify radioactive isotopes. A key component of the capability is that it can be mounted permanently (if required) onto the L3Harris T7 remote control vehicle (RCV). Furthermore, the capability must be able to display the information in real time to operators at the Incident control point (ICP) location and not hinder the routine operations of the RCV. The aspiration is that the detector can interface (through both software & hardware) with the L3Harris T7 and therefore prospective interested parties in this upcoming tender need to be content with sharing and collaboration activity with L3Harris to maximise this integration. Moreover, equipment testing at ITT and post contract award by DE&S may be required.The current assumption is that the solution is likely to be Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) and will include a requirement for through-life support for the capability. Through-life support will include spares, repairs, software updates, safety and configuration/ obsolescence management. The expectation is this capability will be in-service 2025 - 2035 although this is subject to change. Full details shall be included at the Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender phase of the competition. The classification of the requirement is up to and including OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE.

Procurement Timescales & Contract Value

The estimated total contract value is circa