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Design, Manufacture, Training and Support of Specialist Dive Sets

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Feb 2024 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a UK prime supplier for the design, manufacture, training, and support of a Multi-Role Rebreather (MRR) diver breathing apparatus to enhance long endurance diving operations. The contract, valued at GBP 10,000,000, will extend over 5-7 years with optional years. The tender, titled "Design, Manufacture, Training and Support of Specialist Dive Sets," falls under the classification of Diving wear. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period ends on 22nd March 2024.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in the manufacture and provision of advanced diving equipment to engage in a high-value contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The Ministry's requirement for a UK prime supplier with a track record in military diver breathing apparatus signifies a significant growth opportunity for companies with expertise in developing cutting-edge diving technologies and meeting stringent quality assurance standards.

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Notice Title

Design, Manufacture, Training and Support of Specialist Dive Sets

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Delivery Team (DT) have a requirement for design, manufacture, training and support of a Multi-Role Rebreather (MRR) diver breathing apparatus to support long endurance diving operations. The introduction of new underwater mobility assets has highlighted the limitations of current in-service underwater breathing apparatus that were not procured to support current or emerging capability, and other associated dive tasks. The Authority requires a UK prime supplier to design, manufacture and deliver a MRR over an approximate 5-7 year contract including option years. The following is provided for information. High-level system parameters: Sub-surface endurance of 3 to 12 hours. Transit depth ~6m up to 10m, short excursions to 30m. Stow the prepared equipment easily Rapidly re-role for repeat operations Modular design allowing flexibility for operations including: - Use of propulsion equipment up to 3 knots - Extended periods of swimming Streamline, compact equipment Efficient resource use Technical considerations: Fully digital electronic, open architecture, digital sensor based, closed circuit diver breathing system with built in safety and resource monitoring algorithms. Upgradable sensor systems and monitoring algorithms throughout the life of the capability. Track record of designing, developing and testing diver breathing apparatus to military requirements/standards. Diver breathing apparatus development and test facilities to the Requirements of BS EN 14143. Oxygen clean room assembly and maintenance facilities. Ability to manufacture at scale and provide the Quality Assurance processes to support a military diver breathing apparatus capability. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This PIN serves to inform potential suppliers of the intention to hold an Industry Day. If you are interested in attending, please submit expressions of interest to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by Friday 22nd March 2024. Tentative date (subject to change): Industry day - April/May 2024 For the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a call for competition. Any comments, indications of interest, participation, or non-participation by any organisation at this stage will not influence the process, selection and/or award decision for any future possible procurement, nor will it be taken as a supplier's committed position. Non-participation in the Industry Day will not exclude you from any possible future competition for this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11035d2c-4249-4422-afdb-edfdf63fa1a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1961570-9b76-4b12-b154-a4905f12e9d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37412242 - Diving wear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Jordan Thornell
Contact Email
desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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