Radiation dosimeters. Short description of the contract or purchase:
Radiation monitors. Alarm Systems. The Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear (CBRN) Delivery Team (DT) are equipment sponsors for radiation detection and monitoring equipment used within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). The CBRN DT, known as the Authority, has a requirement to provide a single multi function man-portable probe to be used for the detection and monitoring of Alpha, Beta and Gamma / Photon radiations in a single unit, ideally interfacing with existing Authority in-service equipment.
The single Alpha, Beta and Gamma radiation detection capability shall be capable of providing the end user with a single probe that can be used for a multiple set of scenario's including, but not exclusive of, Health and Safety, Health Physics, Emergency response and full military operations, while digitally displaying the discriminated levels of Alpha, Beta and Photon radiations from background to full war threat levels of detection. Equipment should have a weight low enough to be comfortably manoeuvred in single handed operation whilst in full combat / protective dress. It is an essential requirement that this probe will be rugged enough to survive in a frontline operations environment with no or minimal repair required for the duration of extended missions.
The requirement is for an estimated quantity of 600 units to be provided to the MOD in batches over a the next 3 to 24 month period. It is envisaged that the probe will be in-service for a minimum duration of 10 years, with preferred solutions providing In-service support provided by the contractor for the same period.
The Authority invites expressions of interest from industry for the supply of a probe that can meet the capability defined above. Suppliers wishing to bid for the supply of this equipment may be asked to provide sample equipment, at no cost to the crown, for testing against MoD requirements as part of the ITT process. It is anticipated that the technology for this capability is readily available as a Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) purchase. Bidders will be expected to provide costs and timescales as part of the ITT. Expressions of Interest to be received by Friday 18.10.2013.