709073450 - In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE)

Published: 10/26/2024

1.1 The DE&S Specialist EODS, [Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search], Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) team intends to competitively assess, select and award a contract to deliver In-Service Support for the HESE Capability.
1.2 The HESE Capability provides contains a prime set of equipment that enables:
1.2.1 Working in a confined space
1.2.2 Working at height
1.2.3 Working in an unstable structure
1.3 It contains lifting equipment, breathing apparatus, medical equipment, decontamination equipment, lighting, gas detection, communication and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
1.4 The provision of In-Service Support shall comply with MOD standards and policies for quality, safety, security and cyber, amongst others. Full details shall be provided at the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage of the competition.
1.5 This procurement will be managed in accordance with the Competitive Restricted Procedure under Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.
1.6 You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) found at https://contracts.mod.uk/go/0444441901927AA90A7D The full requirement will be issued in the ITT and suppliers will be given appropriate time to respond with their tenders. The Authority shall take forward a maximum of six suppliers that have provided a compliant response to the PQQ. The six highest scoring compliant suppliers will be invited to tender.

Please see 'Additional Text' for further information regarding the Scope of the Requirement, Contract Options, Security Information, Estimated Timescales and Estimated Value.