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

08 Apr 2019 at 08:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team is seeking proposals for the procurement and in-service support of diving and life support equipment, with a total budget of £18 million. This tender, titled "Procurement and Availability In-Service Support of Diving and Life Support Equipment," is currently in the Tender stage and will close on 8th May 2019. The contract is intended to commence on 1st January 2020 and last until 1st January 2025, with services primarily delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement will follow a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure, and encompasses various classifications, including breathing apparatus for diving and hyperbaric chambers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment and support services, particularly those that can provide logistic support, engineering services, and maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, particularly those with experience in high-availability procurement and in-service support arrangements. Companies that can ensure compliance with safety management and quality assurances are especially well-suited for this opportunity, as the scope is expected to expand with further equipment procured by the Authority during the contract period.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc39bc18-bc17-4f72-902b-dbe988cef678
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
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 1 Jan 2025 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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