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704250452 - Prior Information Notice - AMFTLF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Jul 2022 at 14:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a Prior Information Notice titled "704250452 - Prior Information Notice - AMFTLF," indicating their intention to procure Training Life Rafts for the Air Mobility Force (AMFTLR) based at RAF Brize Norton. This procurement falls within the industry category of inflatable rafts, with an estimated contract value of £250,000. Key dates include contract notice issuance in August 2022, invitations to tender (ITT) in September 2022, and the deadline for tender responses in October/November 2022. The contract period is expected to commence on 31st August 2022 and conclude by 15th March 2023, with delivery addresses located in South East England, postal code OX18 3LX.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of inflatable safety equipment, particularly those that specialise in training aids and devices. Companies with capabilities in durable products designed for extreme conditions, such as chlorinated and saltwater immersion, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The need for versatile equipment, including a portable inflation/deflation device and repair kits, opens avenues for related suppliers and SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in defence contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704250452 - Prior Information Notice - AMFTLF

Notice Description

Prior Information Notice: This is a prior information notice to give suppliers advance notice that the Authority intends to initiate procurement activities for the Provision of Training Life Rafts for the Air Mobility Force (AMFTLR), based at RAF Brize Norton. The Authority's requirement is for the provision of 3x Atlas (A400M) and 3x Voyager (A330) Training Life Rafts (TLRs) to RAF Brize Norton to support initial and recurrent Safety Equipment (SE) training. The TLRs will be durable and easily repairable, capable of repeated immersion in chlorinated water (Est. twice per month for at least 5 years) and constructed of polyurethane coated nylon material for ease of maintenance as support facilities already exist. In addition, the Authority is seeking the supplier provide options for sea training (requiring a gaseous inflation system rather than a fan and be capable of repeated saltwater immersion); the provision of a portable reversible inflation/deflation device; and the provision of a common repair kit (scaled for 5 years of use, including any recommended spares for the Gemini valves and inflation/deflation device). Estimated Procurement Timescales: Contract Notice / DPQQ issued: August 2022 ITT issued to down selected tenderers: September 2022 Tender response due: October / November 2022 Contract Award: November / December 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c150b48b-0e78-4aa7-8b96-c84cddaeda90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f94990a-74b1-4ce5-9729-7f0a5b02af9d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34515200 - Inflatable rafts

34522200 - Rescue dinghies

34522450 - Inflatable craft

39162200 - Training aids and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2022 - 15 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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