Explosive Vapour Detection

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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. Additional information: 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 27/09/2022 Final date for DPQQ Clarification Questions 04/10/2022 DPQQs returned to MOD 21/10/2022 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).

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