Planning

712091450 Diving Life Support (DLS) In Service Support (ISS) Request for Information

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

13 Sep 2024 at 11:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Bristol, England is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "712091450 Diving Life Support (DLS) In Service Support (ISS) Request for Information". This project falls under the industry categories of Protective and Safety Clothing and encompasses various subcontracting opportunities related to diving support equipment. Critical dates for this process include the end of engagement on 27 September 2024, with a questionnaire response deadline also on 27 September 2024. The procurement covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method involves multiple activities starting from Dynamic Pre-Qualification in late 2024, an Invitation to Negotiate in January 2025, and concluding with contract awards in September 2025.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses looking to engage in supplying In-Service Support for Diving Life Support (DLS) equipment to the UK Military, particularly the Royal Navy. The procurement will be divided into three primary Lots, covering various aspects such as Diver's Dress, Diving Support Equipment, and Dive Sets. This creates opportunities for a diversity of suppliers, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to contribute to a total estimated value of £55 million (ex VAT), making it an attractive proposal for those specialising in diving instruments, safety attire, hydraulic equipment, and compressed air systems. The commitment to a five-year contract, extendable to seven years, offers significant long-term growth and collaboration potential for companies capable of meeting the technical and logistical demands of supporting underwater operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712091450 Diving Life Support (DLS) In Service Support (ISS) Request for Information

Notice Description

This is a market consultation. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) and supporting Questionnaire is to advise suppliers of the potential Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) procurement, gain an understanding of the market appetite for supplying these services, and seek feedback from potential suppliers that may inform the final contracting approach to the services. This builds on a commitment to engage with Industry, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final requirement and tender documentation in a fair and transparent manner. DE&S Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Delivery Team (DT) have a requirement for the provision of In-Service Support (ISS) to the Diving Life Support (DLS) portfolio of equipment. The DLS portfolio provides a diving capability to the UK Military, led by the Royal Navy, to support a full range of technical and support activities to enable the delivery of underwater Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), underwater engineering, underwater search and engineering tasks in support of UK Defence Tasks. The Authority are proposing that the DLS ISS requirement will be divided into the following three Lots: Lot 1 - Diving Life Support (DLS) Diver's Dress and Dive Ancillaries Lot 2 - Diving Life Support (DLS) In-Service Support to Diving Support Equipment Lot 3 - Diving Life Support (DLS) In-Service Support to Dive Sets and Dived Equipment The proposed Lots will require ISS as well as the ability to procure more/new equipment at the direction of the Authority. The proposed DLS ISS contracts will be for five (5) years, with two (2) additional one (1) year options to extend. If all the options to extend are exercised by the Authority, each contract's duration will be a total of seven years. To view this Opportunity and Questionnaire, please visit: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58565 Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding this RFI Questionnaire only, at any time prior to 17:00hrs (UK time) 24/09/2024. Questions/clarifications must be submitted via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk. The completed Questionnaire should be returned via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by the response deadline of 17:00hrs (UK time) 27/09/2024. Tentative date to note (subject to change): Dynamic Pre-Qualification Qualification (DPQQ) and Contract Notice - Published October/November 2024 Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) - Published January 2025 Contract Award - September 2025 Estimated value of overall procurement is PS55M (ex VAT). Broken down as follows: Lot 1 - PS 13M (ex VAT) Lot 2 - PS 15M (ex VAT) Lot 3 - PS 28M (ex VAT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47f594dd-a747-4746-a218-57f5acfb070a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ec975b-406e-4cf5-8981-ebfd732c5976
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories

37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving

37412242 - Diving wear

37412260 - Wetsuits

37412270 - Dry suits

42123400 - Air compressors

43328100 - Hydraulic equipment

44611110 - Compressed-air cylinders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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