Planning

DGM/2014 Procurement of SOLAS Stores RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

29 Mar 2022 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process titled "DGM/2014 Procurement of SOLAS Stores RFI" focused on the acquisition of seven specific safety-related items, classified under the CPV code "Fireworks". This process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date on 14th April 2022. Interested parties must express their capability to fulfil the requirements by this deadline. The project's scope encompasses delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in safety and signalling equipment. Companies with expertise in marine and fire safety products would be particularly well-positioned to compete. By participating in this Request for Information, businesses can showcase their capability to deliver these crucial safety stores, potentially leading to future contracts with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

DGM/2014 Procurement of SOLAS Stores RFI

Notice Description

Request For Information (RFI) We are looking to procure the following 7 stores: 1. Buoyant Smoke Signal (Current variant Lifesmoke MK9) : Daylight only. Producing dense Orange smoke for position marking and indicating wind direction during rescue operations. Used in Distress signal sets with the other stores. 2. Line-thrower: Used to project a messenger line for passing a tow to vessels or getting a line ashore to be able to rig a breeches buoy. 3. Rocket Parachute Flare - Red Distress: Provides a simple, handheld means of launching parachute suspended flares, for longer duration distress signalling. Used in Distress signal sets with the other stores. 4. Rocket Parachute Flare - White: Used as the training store for the Rocket Parachute Flare - Red Distress. Also used on Submarines and small vessels for illuminating areas during search and rescue operations at night. 5. Hand-flare - Red: Short-range distress signal used to pinpoint position. Used in Distress signal sets with the other stores. 6. Hand-Flare - White: Used as a training store for the Hand Flare - Red. 7. Day & Night Signal (Current variant MMOB MK9): A marine smoke signal and light source that is automatically deployed with a lifebuoy used to aid the rescue of a person that has fallen overboard from a maritime vessel. Please note the Authority is currently just looking to understand the number of companies who are capable of delivering all 7 stores. There is no requirement for you to provide any further information about your capabilities, although the Authority may contact you in the future to seek specific information. If you would be interested in delivering this requirement, please let the Authority know no later than 1700hrs on Thursday 14th of April 2022. Please submit your response to: Stephanie.whitmore102@mod.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7655689c-a6fb-4360-a22d-cc9d734ea82c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1b6ea4-425f-4144-8e7f-c038c9a69e93
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24613200 - Fireworks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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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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