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| Source: | Contracts Finder |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Ministry of Defence |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): |
Awarded to
| Award value: | £239,891 |
| Award decision date: | 28 October 2023 |
| Award status: | Active |
The Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search [EOD&S], Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) Project Team, part of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) within the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a 3-year Contract to John Caunt Scientific Ltd (JCS) for the continued In-Service Support of BLOTCH with an estimated contract value of £331,754.15 (Inc VAT). BLOTCH is a non-invasive anomaly detector for the detection of anomalies in the fabric of buildings and vehicles during offensive and defensive counter terrorist operations. BLOTCH was initially developed between Dstl and John Caunt Scientific Ltd (JCS) / SS Enterprise Ltd, which included the design, development, and manufacture. The previous contract expired in April 2021. This contract was awarded to JCS, who with SS Enterprise Ltd, has been supporting the system since its In-Service Date in 2005. There is a strict impracticality for any other suppliers other than JCS to undertake this contract. BLOTCH has a radioactive source, which needs a two-yearly wipe test to be performed with certification for safe use. Support and intrusive wipe-testing is a critical requirement of the support required for BLOTCH, and JCS has a clearly established knowledge of repair and maintenance, including any disposal required in the future. A contract with JCS would ensure the availability of equipment is maintained and radiation sources are handled and disposed of in a controlled and traceable manner as the manufacturer has the licencing agreements in place to hold radioactive sources. This contract is below the threshold for DSPCR 2011. This Notice has been published for transparency reasons. The Authority is negotiating a contract with JCS on a single source basis on the basis that JCS is the only supplier with the technical capability to undertake this requirement.
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Application Deadline
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| Release Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Application Deadline: | 15 October 2023 |
| Contract Start Date: | 30 October 2023 |
| Contract End Date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Contract Duration: | 2.5 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-b5fd17-66455fc2-d69a-4baf-9438-29680062aaa0 |
| Notice Reference: | ee46c9b1-b18c-4f3b-978a-57e39a67cc5f-685990 |
All 2 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
7072972450 - In Service Support of Detectors Special Purpose 13 - BLOTCH - VTN
7072972450 - In Service Support of Detectors Special Purpose 13
Earlier notices predate the Procurement Act 2023 (commenced 24 Feb 2025) and therefore don't carry UK1–UK17 codes.
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