Award

710022461-1 - MSS/109 Lot 1 - Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids and Flotation Devices - Civilian

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Feb 2025 at 13:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited for the supply and support of personal flotation devices (PFDs), including life jackets, buoyancy aids, and other flotation devices, for civilian use. This procurement falls under the CPV category of life jackets and involves delivery to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £7,001,799.92, follows a competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold. The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with the contract running from 30 January 2025 to 29 January 2032. Key activities include project management, initial provisioning, supply of spares, training, and post-design and technical services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime safety equipment and related services. SMEs would find this procurement particularly beneficial due to its focus on competitive procedure with negotiation, which allows for detailed discussions on capabilities and offerings. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying life jackets, buoyancy aids, and similar products, as well as those offering related technical and training services, are well-suited to benefit from this award. By participating, businesses can expand their market presence and build long-term relationships with one of the largest public sector buyers, the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

710022461-1 - MSS/109 Lot 1 - Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids and Flotation Devices - Civilian

Notice Description

Notification that a contract has been awarded for the following: Supply and Support of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), specifically life jackets, buoyancy aids and other flotation devices, across all Maritime/Amphibious platforms, covering Surface vessels, Submarine and Land Forces operations over water. Activities to be undertaken include project management, initial provisioning, supply of spares, training and post design and technical services The equipment users are identified as a combination of military and civilian personnel with various recreational, operational, and tactical requirements across a spectrum of activities, assets, and environments. The requirement has been divided into two Lots, with this contract being for Lot 1 as below: Lot 1 - Civilian These PFDs are to be fully compliant with the relevant legislation and will be used for military activities comparable to civilian / commercial activities, including but not limited to, Ship/Boat Abandonment, Hazardous Duty/Deck Work, Swimmer of the Watch, Sailing/Yachting, and Adventurous Training such as SUP/Kayaking/White water Additional information: 710022461-1 - MSS/109 Lot 1 - Contract Document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bca0260d-cccb-41b5-96bd-483e83136f2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5f6198-7779-4f34-b6c8-bcc087c1d6b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39525300 - Life jackets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,001,799 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,001,799 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
DE&S PPA Commercial
Contact Email
desshipsmss-mast-sabp@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS

Further Information

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