Notice Information
Notice Title
710679450 - Design, Manufacture, Training and Support of Specialist Dive Sets
Notice Description
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: o Use of propulsion equipment up to 3 knots o 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. This is a market consultation. The purpose 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 procurement approach to the services. This builds on a commitment to engage with the market, 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. To view this notice and questionnaire, please visit https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57814 Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding response to this RFI questionnaire only at any time prior to 17:00hrs (UK time) Monday 1st July 2024. Questions 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) Monday 8th July 2024.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-657e1d95-9bbd-4551-ad60-da772b995f46
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36acf8ed-18eb-4ef7-a409-9dd46f055302
- 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
37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
98 - Other community, social and personal services
-
- CPV Codes
37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving
37412242 - Diving wear
98363000 - Diving services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Jun 20241 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 8 Jul 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
- Not specified
- 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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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36acf8ed-18eb-4ef7-a409-9dd46f055302
13th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
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