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Submarine Escape Survival Equipment (SESE)

Platform Equipment Delivery Team (PEDT)

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19 Jul 2021 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Platform Equipment Delivery Team (PEDT) of the UK Ministry of Defence, focusing on the acquisition of Submarine Escape Survival Equipment (SESE). This contract, valued between £10 million and £15 million, falls under the goods category and revolves around safety equipment designed for submarine staff. The tender is currently in the selection stage, with submissions due by 18th August 2021. Interested parties can register their intent to participate via the e-Tendering system, ensuring compliance with multiple standards set out by the authority.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the manufacturing of survival equipment and protective gear. Companies capable of innovative design and swift prototyping would be well-suited to compete, given the requirement to produce multiple prototypes and comply with stringent safety and environmental standards. The potential for contract renewal and ad-hoc purchases of equipment increases the attractiveness for suppliers, particularly those with experience in defence-related contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Submarine Escape Survival Equipment (SESE)

Notice Description

Submarine Escape Survival Equipment (SESE) is a whole-body suit comprising a one-size fits all, inner terminal liner known as a Thermal Protection Aid (TPA) and a single person life raft all contained in a sealed system within a protective valise. It allows submarine staff to evacuate from a disabled submerged submarine, without assistance, in a safe and controlled manner. The intention of the equipment is to keep the escapee dry and protected from the environment during ascent, and to provide buoyancy, freeboard and terminal insulation at the surface. The SESE shall have a life of 10 years accompanied by an all-inclusive warranty. The value of this procurement is between approximately PS10M to PS15M. Quantity or scope: Submarine Escape Survival Equipment (SESE) is a whole-body suit comprising a one-size fits all, inner terminal liner known as a Thermal Protection Aid (TPA) and a single person life raft all contained in a sealed system within a protective valise. It allows submarine staff to evacuate from a disabled submerged submarine, without assistance, in a safe and controlled manner. The intention of the equipment is to keep the escapee dry and protected from the environment during ascent, and to provide buoyancy, freeboard and terminal insulation at the surface. The SESE shall have a life of 10 years accompanied by an all-inclusive warranty. The value of this procurement is between approximately PS10M to PS15M. The contract duration will be for 5 years where a procurement of approx. Up to 4500 SESE will be required to meet the following standard: * Depths of up to 198 metres with an appropriate ascent speed. * Surface survival time of 72 hours; * Materials used in the manufacture of SESE must be compliant with the Submarine Material Toxicity Database; * Stored in an air temperature range of -1C to +65C without degradation; * Must be capable of being donned within 3 minutes 15 seconds; * Must be capable of being stored in a humid environment. * The SESE's air inlet valve must allow connection to current Royal Navy Hood Inflation System; * Must retain buoyancy on surface and have a method of oral inflation and; * Push fit connector must be able to withstand a force of 1000N prior to separate from the hose. In addition to the above the Authority requires approximately 60 training variant SESE which shall include support throughout the life of the contract. Any successful potential providers will be expected to produce prototypes of the SESE during an agreed timescale at contract award. Testing of prototypes will be undertaken by the Authority's identified independent testing facility. Potential providers must be able to provide independent verification/certification of their testing facilities during the procurement process. In addition the Authority may require the ability to procure further SESE's on an ad-hoc basis and the provision of individually sized variants in small quantities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c9cc
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016991-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37414800 - Survival suits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Platform Equipment Delivery Team (PEDT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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