Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
Awarded

Development of Next Generation Chemical Detection Capability (Project BOSKER) for UK Ministry of Defence

Awarded 30 Sep 2023

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Awarded30 Sep 2023
Value£87,589,565.00
SupplierSmiths Detection Watford Ltd
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 1y 11mo5y term, 62% elapsed
Awarded 30 Sept 2023Expires 29 Sept 2028

About

Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Smiths Detection Watford Ltd for the design, enhancement, development, and manufacture of the Next Generation Chemical Detection Chemical Sense capability, known as Project BOSKER, for airborne and deposited hazards.

The contract, valued at £87,589,565, covers a 5-year period with four optional 1-year extensions.

The capability includes person-worn hazard warning and residual hazard warning, modular hand-held hazard location and contamination assessment, presumptive identification, and network-enabled integrated aerosol and vapour sensing.

The procurement is exempt from Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations on national security grounds and is classified 'Secret 5 Eyes Only', restricting suppliers to the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Suppliers must hold List X status prior to contract award.

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