Tender

Procurement and Availability In-Service Support of Diving and Life Support Equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM

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Tender

18 Apr 2019 at 08:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team is conducting a procurement tender titled "Procurement and Availability In-Service Support of Diving and Life Support Equipment." This process, classified under the diving wear industry, is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 14 May 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1 January 2020 and conclude by 31 December 2024. The procurement method utilised is selective through a negotiated procedure, with an estimated contract value of £18 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs that specialise in diving equipment and services, particularly those capable of providing in-service support for complex diving apparatus. Businesses with expertise in scuba gear, hyperbaric chambers, and diving accessories would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth and enhance the capability offerings in the diving industry, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement and Availability In-Service Support of Diving and Life Support Equipment

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase. Instead of: This includes: * Parachute Lift Bags * Swimmers Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (SOBA) * Enclosed Mine Lift Bags (EMLG) * Type B Recompression Chambers * Enclosed Space Diving System (ESDS) * Contaminated Water Diving System (CWDS) Read: This includes: * Parachute Lift Bags * Swimmers Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (SOBA) * Enclosed Mine Lift Bags (EMLG) * Type B Recompression Chambers * Enclosed Space Diving System (ESDS) * Contaminated Water Diving System (CWDS) * Open Space Diving System (OSDS) Place of text to be modified: II.2)Quantity Or Scope Of The Contract 2. Summary of Requirements / Description of Work and Scope Instead of: 2. Summary of Requirements / Description of Work and Scope The requirement under UEW/011 is for a provision and availability driven in-service support of complex diving equipment. This includes: * Parachute Lift Bags * Swimmers Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (SOBA) * Enclosed Mine Lift Bags (EMLG) * Type B Recompression Chambers * Enclosed Space Diving System (ESDS) * Contaminated Water Diving System (CWDS) Read: 2. Summary of Requirements / Description of Work and Scope The requirement under UEW/011 is for a provision and availability driven in-service support of complex diving equipment. This includes: * Parachute Lift Bags * Swimmers Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (SOBA) * Enclosed Mine Lift Bags (EMLG) * Type B Recompression Chambers * Enclosed Space Diving System (ESDS) * Contaminated Water Diving System (CWDS) * Open Space Diving System (OSDS) Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: II.2)Quantity Or Scope Of The Contract 3. Process Instead of: 08 May 2019 Time: 17:00 Read: 08 May 2019 Time: 17:00 Place of dates to be added: Section IV: Procedure IV.3.4) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 08 May 2019 Time: 17:00 Read: 08 May 2019 Time: 17:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website pro Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Diving instruments or accessories.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c53c356-c2ef-4f8c-93de-c52afffa5b12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb62911-3e70-44bf-ba6a-90af875dbf1c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33157500 - Hyperbaric chambers

37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories

37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving

37412242 - Diving wear

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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