Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)

N/A

Building F6, First Floor ,Culham Science Centre .A

Abingdon

OX14 3DB

Contact person: Nigel Curry

Telephone: +44 3303135449

E-mail: nigel.curry@cnc.police.uk

NUTS code: UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Internet address(es):

Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta

Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31796

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=52490&B=BLUELIGHT

Additional information can be obtained from

the abovementioned address:

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Tactical Engagement Training Capability TETC - 676

Reference number: 676 - TETC - CNC

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

The CNC currently utilise a Tactical Engagement System (TES) which utilises laser transmitters to replicate the live firing of weapons. This system is utilised to ensure that its officers are suitably skilled to protect the UK’s civil nuclear infrastructure and nuclear materials in transit. The CNC wish to identify a suitable supplier, through a compliant tendering process, who can provide a complete replacement to the current system. A full ITT and specification will be provided and a comprehensive selection and testing process undertaken to identify a system which will meet CNC’s operational requirements for an expected 5-7+ year period.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 4000000.00 GBP

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - TETC - 676

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1, is a tender and contract for the upkeep and partial replacement of the existing TES (Saab) equipment as an interim solution. The proposed requirement would be for a 3-year contract (1+1+1)
This is contract is necessary to maintain the current TES capability for the CNC, and until such time as the NEW TETC system is in place and fully operational.
Budget could be up to; circa ~ £500K (incl VAT) over the proposed 3-year contract

II.2.14)

Additional information

Please respond to our Market Engagement Questionnaire (attached)
A full tender is being developed

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - TETC - 676

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2, is a tender and contract for a new, low cost (and possibly a slightly low tech), alternative and interim solution for the current TES equipment.
This “off the self” solution is necessary to ensure that the CNC have a fully operational laser engagement training system in place to maintain their training capability in the short term, and until such time as the New TETC system is in place and fully operational.
Budget could be up to; circa ~ £500K (incl VAT) up to a 3-year contract

II.2.14)

Additional information

Please respond to our Market Engagement Questionnaire (attached)
A full tender is being developed

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 - TETC – 676

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 3, is for a tender and contract for a ‘new’ full TETC solution (with possible options for a “Round-less” and/or “Drone” capability incorporated into the system).
The proposed TETC requirement would be for a 5-year plus contract (5 years + up to a possible 10 years maximum) or to the lifespan of the equipment.
Budget could be up to; circa ~ £2.7m (incl VAT) plus an annual budget to cover operation and maintenance of the purchased equipment

II.2.14)

Additional information

Please respond to our Market Engagement Questionnaire (attached)
A full tender is being developed

II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

31/10/2022

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes

IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

The CNC have attached to this PIN a Market Engagement questionnaire which they would like All interested parties and supplier to complete and return via this procurement portal ASAP and within two weeks from publication.
We are also planning a Supplier Day (referred to in the questionnaire) which currently is targeted for Mid October 2022, where we would like to gain further insight into the market and innovations and to give each supplier some One on One time with all or parts of the Project Team.
Your responses to the questionnaire and feedback at the Supplier Day will help shape the procurement and possibly the CNC requirements.
We look forward to hearing from you.

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