Planning

Future Life Jackets, Buoyancy Aids and Floatation Devices

KIERON CHAPMAN

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Planning

11 Feb 2021 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, represented by Kieron Chapman, has initiated a procurement process for 'Future Life Jackets, Buoyancy Aids and Floatation Devices', classified under design support services. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract value of £30 million, and a minimum value of £20 million. Interested suppliers should note that a virtual Market Engagement Event is scheduled for mid-March 2021, with a registration deadline of 12:00 hours on 5 March 2021. The contract aims to enhance military and MOD civilian water safety equipment and ensure compliance with legislative requirements, including SOLAS.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and safety equipment, particularly those involved in design and development services. Companies with expertise in creating innovative buoyancy and flotation systems will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the upcoming Market Engagement Event will be crucial for potential suppliers to understand the Authority's requirements and to tailor their submissions effectively, thereby capitalising on this sizeable investment in enhancing water safety capability.

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Notice Title

Future Life Jackets, Buoyancy Aids and Floatation Devices

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Fire and Escape Systems (FES) team is seeking to engage with potential Suppliers to support the design and development of future Military and MOD Civilian Life Jacket, Floatation and Buoyancy Systems. Equipment Rationalisation Rationalisation of the existing range of equipment's and systems used to meet the varied user requirements. Design and Development Support Services Design and development of future Military and MOD Civilian Life Jacket, Floatation and Buoyancy Systems. This requires an innovative approach to meeting the requirements of the front-line Users across the Air, Maritime and Littoral environments whilst also seeking to reduce the complexity and variety of systems in-service. The MOD is undertaking a holistic review of the current in-service water safety equipment to ensure there is a continuance to minimise Risk to Life (RtL) for personnel, whilst seeking to ensure that the capability is supported in the most effective and efficient manner. Future systems are to be compatible with both current and future operational needs, with due consideration to legislative requirements such as the International Convention for the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS), where appropriate. In support of the above, we intend to hold a virtual Market Engagement Event where potential Suppliers will be provided with additional background. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions, as well as to provide feedback on the Authority's approach. Additional information: This requirement was previously advertised under PIN 2019/S 203-495427 The intention is to hold a virtual Market Engagement Event in mid-March 2021. Potential Suppliers wishing to register for attendance at this event should express their interest via email to the Contracting Authority email address provided by 12:00 hours 05 March 2021. The issue of this Prior Information Notice and any Early Market engagement with Potential Suppliers does not commit the Authority to any future procurement in relation to the stated requirement nor does it prevent any subsequent change in the stated requirement. Potential Suppliers who do not take part in the Market Engagement Event will not be precluded from submitting a response to any future resulting contract notice and/or DPQQ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029273
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002828-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

39525300 - Life jackets

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIERON CHAPMAN
Contact Name
Kieron Chapman
Contact Email
kieron.chapman802@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3067930307

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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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