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Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus (EDBA) In Service Support (ISS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Jan 2022 at 22:55

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27 Apr 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in the procurement process for the Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus (EDBA) In Service Support (ISS) contract. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically classified as breathing apparatus for firefighting, and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement method is limited, with the process conducted as a negotiated procedure without prior publication, directed towards a single source, Scott Health & Safety Ltd. This contract is crucial for the ongoing support of firefighting capabilities on naval vessels and is valued at approximately £9 million, set to run from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2026, with options for two additional years.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in e-commerce, manufacturing, or servicing of unique firefighting equipment. Companies that have specialised knowledge in defence equipment, technical support, and those with a track record of similar service contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to establish or expand their relationship with a key governmental authority, potentially leading to further contracts within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus (EDBA) In Service Support (ISS)

Notice Description

Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus (EDBA) In Service Support (ISS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of in-service support (including management and technical support), spares, repair and refurbishment, engineering support and Ad Hoc Tasking of the current EBDA equipment.

Options: 2 x 1 year (October 2026 - September 2028)

Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, due to technical reasons. This is because Scott Health & Safety Ltd is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the EDBA set (Scott Safety ProPak). As the OEM and Design Authority (DA), Scott Health & Safety Ltd is the only economic operator that has access to the design documentation, Specifications and test reports and Scott Health & Safety Ltd owns all proprietary information and documentation, including the special tooling and machinery (which manufactures the bespoke EDBA Set and Spares), that is essential in fulfilling the requirement. The Authority does not have any proprietary rights in, nor does it have access to, the design documentation, specifications, test reports or specialist tooling and machinery and is therefore unable to pass this information on to any third party. EDBA was introduced into Service 22 years ago, Scott Health & Safety Ltd designed, developed and installed EDBA system across all of the UK Ministry of Defence's platforms and as the OEM and DA has supported the equipment since. They are the only economic operator with the necessary technical knowhow and certification required to fulfil the requirement. As the OEM, only Scott Safety is able to gain certification for their products. As the Safety Certification holder, only Scott Safety is able to make changes, modifications or upgrades to the EDBA equipment. If a third party was to make any changes/adjustments to the equipment the certification would be null and void. The Authority is unable to sail any ship without it having adequate provision of EDBA as it is a legally mandated Health and Safety requirement which maintains SOLAS (Safety of life at Sea) as covered in the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) FSS (Fire Safety Systems) Code.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aad2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001095-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,702,032 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Oliver Prideaux
Contact Email
oliver.prideaux100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
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
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTT HEALTH & SAFETY

Further Information

Notice URLs

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