The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has released a Prior Information Notice hinting at their intent to invest in advanced ground search equipment.
Published on 05 Sep 2023, the notice outlines the possible procurement of various detectors that would serve as the foundation for both specialist and intermediate search operations within Defence.
Specifically, the “Specialist Explosive Ordinance Demolition, Exploitation & Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) are considering initiating a project to procure a suite of handheld detectors”, according to the notice.
The equipment in focus includes:
- “A single detector to provide a crush wire, low metal, no metal and metal detect capability (est. Qty 1060).”
- “A capability to provide a wide area Ground Penetrating Radar (est. qty x20) / deep buried detect with bore hole capability (est. qty 130).”
- “A capability to provide a pinpoint metal detect (est. Qty 525).”
- “A capability to provide localised crush wire (est. Qty 1030) / metal detect (est. Qty 115).”
- “A capability to provide passive / active wire detect (est. Qty 250).”
The overarching aim of the MOD is to equip advanced and intermediate search teams throughout Defence. Integral to this procurement will be an in-service package, which might encompass aspects like “spares provision, repairs services, safety and environmental management, obsolescence management and technical support.”
While the programme may see its needs divided into various procurement phases, each with distinct schedules, the Authority has expressed an interest in possibly merging certain requirements into consolidated contracts if the opportunity presents itself. Each contract resulting from this project is anticipated to last five years, with a potential extension option of two more years.
The entire programme has a projected valuation of roughly £100M.
Though this Prior Information Notice has been issued, it is imperative to note that “In issuing this PIN, The Authority is not committing to commence with any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN.”
Slightly off topic, but keeping in the general frame, I read this last night: https://i.postimg.cc/LXX7KyWM/Opera-Snapshot-2023-09-10-171748-www-gov-uk.png The UK Hydrographic Office, an agency of the MoD, has donated £1.6 million worth of equipment to the State Hydrographic Service of Ukraine, helping to keep the seas around Ukraine safe and support commercial shipping amid ongoing Russian attacks.The equipment – which includes two full Single Beam Echo Sounder systems and two Multibeam Echo Sounder systems – will be used to carry out hydrographic surveys. These surveys collect accurate data of the seabed and marine environment. The data can then be processed and used to… Read more »
The new ground search radar system will comprise of different equipment for different tasks, package 1, which will cost about £180 million, with an expected in service date of 2035 consists of “man portable multi spectrum visual aids” also known as “right angle torch” will come with spare environmental friendly power pack, also known as green batteries, and a specially adapted night observation capability, which gives off minimal thermal emissions, also known as a red filter! The package includes a “multi man portable” version, which includes more of the above in sets of 6, connected together by a modern, flexible,… Read more »
I got to line two before the truth dawned! For a moment I thought you had some “real” insights!
Sorry mate my insider knowledge and insights are limited nowadays 😂! Most of us rely on you 👍!
😀
Next, Dern will be telling you about the Future Advanced Shovel Recce System (FASRS)!