ETENDERS

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 12/05/2020

Expire date: 30/06/2020

External Reference: 2020-225338

TED Reference: 2020/S 095-226255

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Defence Forces Ireland
N/A
McKee Barracks
Dublin 7.
Blackhorse Ave.
IE
Contact person: Brendan Weld
Telephone: +353 18046724
E-mail: brendan.weld@defenceforces.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.military.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1144

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=166816&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

Defence

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Biological Detection Field Unit 2020
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

35113200  -  Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Irish Defence Forces (DF) is preparing a tender for the purchase of a Biological Field sampling and detection unit. The requirement is for a man portable Unit/Units capable of rapid identification of unknown bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans presenting a potential bio threat. The Unit/ Units are intended for use with high level field CBRN IEDD, CBRN and EOD Units.
The information gathered in this market consultation will primarily be used to determine whether the functional and/or other requirements for the Field Detection unit can be met, if the program can be realised with the available budget and, therefore, if this program can be carried out in the way it was intended. As the list of requirements will usually not have been completed at this stage, the information of the respondents could lead to adjustments in the functional and/or other requirements. The information obtained may be used to identify potential technologies or product capabilities.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35000000  -  Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
35100000  -  Emergency and security equipment
35110000  -  Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
35113000  -  Safety equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Irish Defence Forces (DF) is preparing a tender for the purchase of a Biological Field sampling and detection unit. The requirement is for a man portable Unit/Units capable of rapid identification of unknown bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans presenting a potential bio threat. The Unit/ Units are intended for use with high level field CBRN IEDD, CBRN and EOD Units. Before publishing this tender, the DF has decided to consult the market first.
The information gathered in this market consultation will primarily be used to determine whether the functional and/or other requirements for the Field Detection unit can be met, if the program can be realised with the available budget and, therefore, if this program can be carried out in the way it was intended. As the list of requirements will usually not have been completed at this stage, the information of the respondents could lead to adjustments in the functional and/or other requirements. Secondly, the information obtained may be used to identify potential technologies or product capabilities. The information obtained will not be used to draw up a shortlist.
You are not requested to provide highly detailed information or a concrete offer. The DF would appreciate your effort to provide some global information concerning the possible participation of your company in the future tender.
II.2.14)

Additional information

The DF is planning a tender for the purchase of a Biological Sampling and Detection unit/units. The focus of this project will be the purchase of a unit/units with reliable and accurate instrumentation with the capacity to identify potentially dangerous pathogens in sample media such as swabs, liquid, soil and powders.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

23/06/2020

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

Background Requirements
The DF is planning a tender for the purchase of a Biological Sampling and Detection unit/units. The focus of this project will be the purchase of a unit/units with reliable and accurate instrumentation with the capacity to identify potentially dangerous pathogens in sample media such as swabs, liquid, soil and powders.
Description delivery and services
The possible future tender will (approx) contain a delivery agreement for:
The delivery of Biological Sampling and Detection Units, the provision of logistic support, the delivery of documentation, consumables and the provision of training courses.
Scope of Project
The scope of delivery will be approximately 16 to 25 units.
End Note
The questions in annex A are the essence of this market consultation. You are requested to answer them as completely as possible.