Netherlands – Scanners

The Contracting Authority hereby invites you to submit a Request for Participation in tendering procedure no. <…> for: The Delivery of seven (7) Mobile X-Ray systems including other associated goods and services. The tender includes an Intermediate Level Maintenance (ILM) and Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) Maintenance Agreement for seven (7) years, with an option clause for extension for two (2) times one (1) year. The tendering procedure will be conducted as a Restricted Procedure pursuant to the Dutch Defence and Security Procurement Act (ADV). All qualifying Candidates will proceed to the second stage − the award stage. This includes a submission of the actual tender proposals. The procedure will be conducted fully electronically via the Mercell Source-to-Contract online tendering platform (Mercell). Further information about the use of Mercell is available here>. 1.1 Description of the Contract The Special Operating Forces (SOF) are supported by dedicated SOF Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) teams to counter any threat of explosives. These special operations can be conducted in the full spectrum of a conflict, from competition to armed conflict and in every kind of appearance (overt, covert or clandestine). The SOF EOD team or single operator is responsible to deal with all explosive threats which could risk the mission. The main threat is in the form of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The operator should be able to render safe any IEDs or other explosives encountered so the mission can continue. For this purpose, X-ray imaging is a critical piece of equipment for Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) operations. The Dutch Ministry of Defence currently uses an X-Ray system to examine explosive threats encountered during missions. However, these systems are considered too bulky and elaborate to be carried and used by one operator during these specific SOF missions. Therefore, new systems are needed that are small, lightweight and easy to use by a...