Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
BS34 8JH
martin.mcdermott107@mod.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
In Service Support of Air Particle Detectors
Reference number
CBRN/00309
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team, part of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to place a new 5-year contract (with 5x Option Years) with Spectral Laboratories Incorporated as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This will maintain the operational capability over the period with additional Options Years if required.
The new contract will ensure the provision of In-Service Support including technical upgrades, spares provision and obsolescence mitigation, to maintain the Naval Fleet Radiation Monitoring Capability. This comprises of Ship Installed Air Particle Detection systems. The value of the requirement is approx. £3m.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Voluntary Transparency Notice APD In Service Support Contract
Short Description of the procurement:
The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team, part of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to place a new 5-year contract (with 5x Option Years) with Spectral Laboratories Incorporated as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This will maintain the operational capability over the period with additional Options Years if required.
The new contract will ensure the provision of In-Service Support including technical upgrades, spares provision and obsolescence mitigation, to maintain the Naval Fleet Radiation Monitoring Capability. This comprises of Ship Installed Air Particle Detection systems. The value of the requirement is approx. £3m.
Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011(as amended) for Technical Reasons.
Explanation
In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) 2019 Regulations (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 (as amended) for Technical Reasons. Spectral Laboratories Incorporated as the OEM owns key elements of the design of the air particle detectors, and the MOD does not possess sufficient rights to provide to any third party. In any event only Spectral Laboratories Incorporated has the bespoke technical know-how, technical expertise, equipment, and tooling required to perform the services and ensure the continued operational capability of the APD systems. Spectral Laboratories Incorporated is the only Supplier with the required customised facilities and testing capabilities that are compliant with the relevant UK safety regulations to ensure fleet operations are maintained.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 March 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes