Planning

DGM/1989 Procurement of Submarine Signal Ejector - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

18 Apr 2023 at 14:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender titled 'DGM/1989 Procurement of Submarine Signal Ejector - RFI' for signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals, and pyrotechnic articles. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date of 3rd May 2023. The tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and is being initiated by the Ministry of Defence located in Bristol, England.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying signalling equipment to the defence sector. Companies capable of delivering items to British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom would be well-suited to participate. Interested businesses are required to submit their response by 1700hrs on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 to paul.brister148@mod.gov.uk.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

DGM/1989 Procurement of Submarine Signal Ejector - RFI

Notice Description

The Authority is currently looking to procure the following. 1. Indication of a submarine (SM) emergency or distress (DISSUB) via a red signal flare - Red Signal. - The user requires the capability for a dived SM to indicate a DISSUB situation via red flare for the duration of no less than 45 secs. 2. Marking of SM position for Fishing Vessel Avoidance or for tactical exercise - Coloured smoke White/Yellow. - The user requires the capability to launch a store capable of carrying a message for escape purposes - The user requires the capability to mark SM position via white or yellow smoke for up to 5 mins duration. - The user requires the capability to mark SM position in all visibility day or night surfaced or dived. - The user requires the capability to mark SM position via smoke. - The user requires that the smoke store is capable of being detected in low visibility 3. Indication of a SM attack on a surface vessel or vessels for training scenarios - Green Signal. - The user requires the capability to indicate a simulated attack to a surface vessel via the discharge of a green flare 4. The user requires the DISSUB capability of the pyrotechnics to be at least as good as those provided by International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974. 5. Complies with (not limited to): i) STANAG 4497 ii) REACH Compliant 6. All Up Round is required and must be compatible with the current Submerged Signal Ejectors. Please note the Authority is currently just looking to understand the number of companies who can deliver the above 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 Wednesday 3rd May 2023. Please submit your response to: paul.brister148@mod.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3a63f82-f64b-43e1-b7c6-950d9744976c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e899d63c-9e89-4d25-8060-ff860012e546
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

24613000 - Signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and pyrotechnic articles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 2023Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d3a63f82-f64b-43e1-b7c6-950d9744976c-2023-04-18T15:31:53+01:00",
    "date": "2023-04-18T15:31:53+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-d3a63f82-f64b-43e1-b7c6-950d9744976c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "title": "DGM/1989 Procurement of Submarine Signal Ejector - RFI",
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Engagement end date",
                "type": "engagement",
                "dueDate": "2023-05-03T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "description": "Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e899d63c-9e89-4d25-8060-ff860012e546",
                "datePublished": "2023-04-18T15:31:53+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_365206/1204749",
        "title": "DGM/1989 Procurement of Submarine Signal Ejector - RFI",
        "description": "The Authority is currently looking to procure the following. 1. Indication of a submarine (SM) emergency or distress (DISSUB) via a red signal flare - Red Signal. - The user requires the capability for a dived SM to indicate a DISSUB situation via red flare for the duration of no less than 45 secs. 2. Marking of SM position for Fishing Vessel Avoidance or for tactical exercise - Coloured smoke White/Yellow. - The user requires the capability to launch a store capable of carrying a message for escape purposes - The user requires the capability to mark SM position via white or yellow smoke for up to 5 mins duration. - The user requires the capability to mark SM position in all visibility day or night surfaced or dived. - The user requires the capability to mark SM position via smoke. - The user requires that the smoke store is capable of being detected in low visibility 3. Indication of a SM attack on a surface vessel or vessels for training scenarios - Green Signal. - The user requires the capability to indicate a simulated attack to a surface vessel via the discharge of a green flare 4. The user requires the DISSUB capability of the pyrotechnics to be at least as good as those provided by International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974. 5. Complies with (not limited to): i) STANAG 4497 ii) REACH Compliant 6. All Up Round is required and must be compatible with the current Submerged Signal Ejectors. Please note the Authority is currently just looking to understand the number of companies who can deliver the above 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 Wednesday 3rd May 2023. Please submit your response to: paul.brister148@mod.gov.uk",
        "status": "planning",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "24613000",
            "description": "Signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and pyrotechnic articles"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-243103",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fir 1c, Abbey Wood",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS34 8JH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "paul.brister148@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-243103",
        "name": "Ministry of Defence"
    }
}