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In-Service Support for Chemical Sense Training Equipment (CSTE) - CAN

Awarded 31 Mar 2022

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Awarded31 Mar 2022

Value£348,670.00

SupplierArgon Electronics

AgencyMinistry of Defence

RegionEast of England

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 2y 7mo ago2y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2022Expired 31 Mar 2024

About

Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Argon Electronics for in-service support of Chemical Sense Training Equipment (CSTE).

The contract covers support for Chemical Warfare Agent Detection and Monitoring Training Equipment, including simulant versions of Smiths Detection LCAD, LCD3.2, LCD3.3, MCAD and CAM, and Proengin AP4C/S4PE, as well as PlumeSIM and ADM-300-SIM simulation equipment.

The scope includes survey, report, repair and replacement of damaged or faulty equipment, disposal of Beyond Economic Repair (BER) items, provision of spares and consumables, training support, regular updates of safety and environmental case reports, configuration and obsolescence management, and planning and updating of service technical publications (AESP).

The contract value is AUD 348,670.

The original competitive notice was issued on 13/09/2021, but only the incumbent, Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd, submitted a tender.

Due to the failed competition, the Authority converted to Regulation 16(a)(i) (Single Source in the absence of Tenders), and this notice is published for transparency.

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