Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc0-4160-7369-91c9-ed3057fed513/pin-rfi-procurement-and-in-service-support-of-a-radiological-and-nuclear-det pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PIN - RFI - Procurement and In-Service Support of a Radiological and Nuclear Detector [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value Not stated Published 4 Apr 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### 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. The classification of the requirement is up to and including OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE. ### Procurement Timescales & Contract Value The estimated total contract value is circa £3m for a 5 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Estimated timescales are Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) mid 2023, Invite to Tender early 2024 and entry to service late 2024. ### Early Engagement and Market Intelligence The Authority is interested in understanding the capabilities in the market to help inform the development of the requirement. Please provide a brief of up to 750 words detailing your capability and potential solutions to the requirement along with a price list and any potential risk/ issues that the Authority should consider. Please also include further information on the product maturity/ technology readiness level in line with the enter service date of 2024. Your brief should be addressed to . Please provide your brief no later than 19 May 2023. This information shall not be used by the Authority to down select but shall help inform the development of the requirement and contracting strategy only. ### Industry Day Prior to initiating the procurement, the Authority intends to hold an Industry Day (date and location to be confirmed). Attendance will be by application only and the details of that process will be briefed in due course Read full description ## CPV classification Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/88884a29-454a-43c1-8664-c67e8284c09a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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