Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Defence Equipment and Support
Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures Team, Abbey Wood, #8207, Rowan 2C
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Contact
Maia Harris
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Procurement and In-Service Support for Radiological and Nuclear Detector
Reference number
707397450
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2023/S 000-009740
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
VI.3
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