How to win: In-Service Support for Mini Demolition Remote Firing Devices

About this contract

The Protect Delivery Team, part of the NAD Group Ministry of Defence (MoD) requires a new contract to provide a continuation of In-Service Support for Mini Demolition Remote Firing Devices. The Firing Devices are used to initiate Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and controlled demolitions. The Firing Devices are used in both manual operations and Remote-Controlled Vehicle (RCV) operations across the EOD community. Therefore, a replacement contract is required to support the continued use of the equipment. The contract duration will be for a maximum period of 8 years, 4 years plus 4 x 1-year options. The total estimated contract value is £504,167 (Ex VAT) or £605,000 (Inc VAT).

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Defence Equipment and Support scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
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