Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd7-464a-7150-970e-741155054436/future-ground-search-cf pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Future Ground Search-CF [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value Not stated Published 23 May 2024 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 Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search, Exploitation & Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) are considering initiating a programme of projects to procure a suite of handheld detectors, providing the backbone for specialist and intermediate search users in Defence. The MOD requires a suite of ground search detectors to provide the following: Project 1: Handheld Metal, Non-Metal Detector: A single handheld detector to provide a crush wire, low metal, no metal and metal detect capability (est. Qty 800) Project 2: Handheld Complex Terrain Metal Detector: A single handheld detector to provide a complex terrain pinpoint metal detect capability (est. Qty 800) The Authority will be purchasing Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) detectors to equip Advanced and Intermediate Search Teams across Defence. Each requirement will also include an in-service package which may include but not limited to spares provision, repairs, technical expertise, servicing, safety and environmental management, obsolescence management, configuration control and technical support. It is expected that the Future Ground Search programme will be split into four individual projects (two specifically noted in this PIN with the future two in a separate PIN expected in the near future), with each project having its own schedule. Each project is expected to have a minimum of a ten-year in-service life expectancy from date of manufacture and should remain supportable for that period. Each contract is expected to have a duration of five years with options to extend by an additional two years. The estimated value of the two projects in its totality is approximately £45m. (Project 1: est £35m, Project 2: est £10m) \*See link for more information on Market Engagement\* Read full description ## CPV classification Bomb detectors Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/19c911d3-f676-4eb4-84c8-8e012733c87a) 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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