In-service support of Biological Surveillance Collector System Link to DPQQ: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/408596160179AD86E603

Concepts

• delivery team require in-service support
• biological surveillance collector system
• bristol
• repair and maintenance
• radiological and nuclear protection
• service support
• post design services
• technical support services
• affordable support solution
• uk’s biological warfare agent

Location

Description

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Protection (CBRN) Delivery Team require In-Service Support (ISS) for the Biological Surveillance Collector System (BSCS). BSCS is the UK’s capability for high confidence detection of Biological Warfare Agents (BWA) across a wide area. This is achieved through the analysis, in a combined command and analysis node, of samples gathered from a series of dispersed non-networked environmental sample collectors. Quantity or scope: The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Protection (CBRN) Delivery Team require In-Service Support (ISS) for the Biological Surveillance Collector System (BSCS). BSCS is the UK’s capability for high confidence detection of Biological Warfare Agents (BWA) across a wide area. This is achieved through the analysis, in a combined command and analysis node, of samples gathered from a series of dispersed non-networked environmental sample collectors. The contract will have a duration of 6 years with 4 option years. The successful contractor will be required to manage all aspects of In-Service Support for the UK’s Biological Warfare Agent (BWA) detection capability including the integration of GFE components. Respondents will be asked to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). Applicants that are assessed as successful at PQQ will be invited to submit a competitive Tender for the contract. The primary objective of the contract will be to Deliver an affordable Support Solution for BSCS, ensuring that the required levels of BSCS availability are maintained. This includes: • Project Management; • In Service Support; • Supply of replacement Capital Equipment and Spares; • Routine Calibration and Servicing; • Quality Management; • Configuration Management of BSCS Documentation; • Maintenance and updating of BSCS Technical Documentation; • Maintenance, development and delivery of Managed Training Packages (train the trainer); • Equipment Management and Obsolescence Management; • IT and Software Management; • Repair and Maintenance; • Support to Safety Case Management; • Support to Security Management; • Post Design Services/Technical Support Services. Note: As part of this contract, the successful bidder will be directed to purchase BioConsumables from Biofire Defense (https://www.biofiredefense.com/) Due to the nature of the programme, the winning bidder will be required to access classified material on UK programmes. Therefore, companies who express an interest must confirm their List X status or their willingness to undergo and complete the security accreditation procedures required to achieve List X status before ITT issue. It is expected that bids may also include specialist sub-contractors who may not be List X. The winning bidder may be a company or consortium. However, any consortium must be identified at pre-qualification stage prior to Invitation to Tender (ITT) issue. Interested organisations/consortia must show knowledge and experience relevant to BWA detection and analysis, providing deployable military working environments, air sampling and collection and system engineering. Good knowledge of UK battlefield infrastructure and communications will also be highly favourable.

CPV Codes

• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

Elements of this project require specific personnel from any potential Supplier, and/or agents in the Supply Chain, to be residents of the UK or Gibraltar, with appropriate Personal Security. The potential Supplier also needs to hold, or be willing to obtain, List X status prior to contract award. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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.