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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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18 Sep 2021 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team, focuses on the provision and availability of in-service support for complex diving and life support equipment. The title of the tender is "Procurement and Availability In-Service Support of Diving and Life Support Equipment," and it falls under the industry category of diving wear and related accessories. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to run from 15 September 2020 to 14 September 2025. The total contract value is approximately £18 million, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award date was 31 August 2020, and relevant contracts may also expand during this time.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in diving equipment supply and support services, particularly those specialising in logistics, engineering, and maintenance. Companies that design, manufacture, or provide innovative diving equipment such as hyperbaric chambers, breathing apparatus, and related support services would be well-suited to compete. As the contract may extend to additional procurements, there are further opportunities for suppliers capable of offering comprehensive service solutions and robust safety compliance management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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) The Contractor will be expected to provide equipment to meet the Authority's equipment availability targets, this is expected to comprise of a Contractor Logistic Support type arrangement. The scope of the Contract is expected to expand as the Authority intends to procure several diving equipments over the duration of the Contract. The Authority will be responsibile for procuring new to service equipment, following an initital bedding-in period responsibility for further procurements and in-service support of that equipment will be passed to the Contractor under UEW/011. Over the course of the Contract the Contractor will be expected to sub-contract with the Authority's nominated supplier to enable further procurements and provide in-service support to that equipment. The specification of these additional equipments is not defined at this point but may include the following: *Clearance Divers Life Support Equipment (CDLSE) *Self-Contained Air Diving Equipment (SCADE) *Dive Computers In-service support includes: *Provision of equipment to maintain availability targets *Logistic support and provision *Engineering support *Spares provision *Repairs *Storage and safe disposal *Safety Management, including maintenance of a Safety Case in accordance with DEF STAN 00-56. *Obsolescence Management *Quality and Configuration Management *Technical Documentation Management *Training 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-d5ba448f-57c2-414e-abf3-188b45299614
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c35e2c-2386-4359-bd27-8c8aaa09e5e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£11,551,500 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2020 - 14 Sep 2025 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, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM
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
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

JFD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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