Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Ministry of Defence
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
For the attention of
Toni Stadon
Email(s)
DESLESTSP-SEEC-Commercial@mod.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Further information
Further information can be obtained from the above mentioned contact point(s)
one.2) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
one.3) Main activity
Defence
one.4) Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities/entities
The contracting authority/entity is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities/entities:
No
Section two: Object
two.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority/entity:
Future Ground Search Programme
two.2) Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Supplies
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
two.3) Information on framework agreement
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement: Yes
two.4) Short description of nature and scope of works or nature and quantity or value of supplies or services
Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Future Ground Search (FGS) Programme Part 3
Reference: PIN 1-
FTS: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016365-2024
CF: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5324c0e-8d34-48da-bfe5-f6a37e10e33d
Following the completion of the Industry Day on 15th August 2024 for the FGS Projects 1 (Handheld Metal, Non-Metal Detector) and Project 2 (Handheld Complex Terrain Metal Detector) the Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search, Exploitation & Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) would like to invite Industry to attend part 3 of the Early Market Engagement events, the Demonstration Day, as advertised in above mentioned PIN 1.
**See Additional Information section for full information on the Demonstration Day and how to register**
Estimated value excluding VAT
£45,000,000
two.5) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
- 38546100 - Bomb detectors
Additional CPV code(s)
- 35124000 - Metal detectors
two.7) Additional information
Suppliers are invited to demonstrate their equipment to provide the Authority further understanding of their capabilities. It will provide an opportunity to offer further information about their company, demonstrate their equipment in a range of training environments, and discuss the overall projects with the SEEC DT. There will also be the opportunity to discuss their capabilities, and further understand requirements for the projects, with members of the user community who will be in attendance.
The event will take place in Bicester, southeast England and be over a two (2) day period, 1st and 2nd October 2024, with Eight (8), 2-hour slots being made available. One (1) slot is available to each supplier, with a maximum three (3) attendees. This event is limited to eight (8) sessions and will be allocated on first come, first serve basis. Suppliers will have the opportunity to present their company and equipment to the delivery team including members of the user community, before moving into a training environment to demonstrate their systems’ capabilities. No equipment or targets will be provided by the Authority at the Demonstration Day, these are to be provided by the suppliers.
The event will be classified as Official-Sensitive. There is a requirement for confirmation of extant Security Clearance (BPSS or equivalent as a minimum) to be provided by the supplier for all individuals prior to their attendance at the event.
If you are unable to attend the demonstration event, SEEC DT may visit your establishment if possible. This is subject to availability therefore attendance at the demonstration event is highly encouraged.
The participation in the event is not mandated, all information provided at each Early Market Engagement Stage shall not be used by the Authority to down select or evaluate suppliers. It shall only be used to help inform the development of the requirements and contracting strategy only.
Should your organisation wish to attend the event, please contact the following email address to - DESLESTSP-SEEC-Commercial@mod.gov.uk with your three (3) attendees Full Names and clearance references by no later than 29th August 2024. Only upon confirmation of the relevant security clearance by the Authority, will you be fully registered for the event and reserve a slot.
Further information around, directions, environmental terrain and general housekeeping will be provided once registration is confirmed.
In issuing this PIN, The Authority is not committing to commence with any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. Accordingly, any expenditure, work or effort undertaken before contract award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers.
Section four: Procedure
four.1) Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
Notice number: 2024/S 000-016365 of 23 May 2024
Section six: Complementary information
six.2) Additional information
The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.