Award

Defence Sourcing Portal - Provision of Emergency Breathing System (EBS) and In-Service Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2024 at 11:26

Tender

16 Jun 2023 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the provision of Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) and In-Service Support. The contract, valued at £1,950,282.50 GBP, was awarded to Survitec Group Limited. The procurement involved the acquisition of breathing apparatus classified under CPV code 44611200 for UK MOD personnel to enhance underwater escape capabilities in adverse aircraft scenarios. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, with a focus on goods category. The contract was signed on 22nd November 2023.

This procurement opportunity provides businesses, particularly in the defense industry sector, the chance to compete for contracts related to emergency breathing systems and support services. Companies with expertise in manufacturing breathing apparatus and providing through-life procurement solutions may find this tender appealing. The Ministry of Defence as the contracting authority in Bristol, United Kingdom, sought high-quality and cost-effective solutions, emphasising both quality (with a weight of 35.01) and cost efficiency (with a weight of 40.00) in the award criteria for potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Defence Sourcing Portal - Provision of Emergency Breathing System (EBS) and In-Service Support

Notice Description

The Single Statement of Need (SSON), for an emergency breathing system is: UK MOD personnel shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, be provided the means to extend time underwater so that escape from an aircraft, which has capsized or submerged as a result of an attempted controlled ditching or an uncontrolled water impact, is achievable if not constrained by external factors outside of what is expected. Aim of the procurement is to: 1. Procure an Emergency Breathing System (EBS) to BSEN 4856: 2018 and to reduce Risk to Life (RtL) to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP); 2. Create a contract which provides a through-life procurement and support solution to improve repairs and spares availability, reduce delivery times and minimise the future contract management burden for The Authority: and 3. Maintain or reduce the overall cost of ownership through life.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Single Statement of Need (SSON), for an emergency breathing system is: UK MOD personnel shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, be provided the means to extend time underwater so that escape from an aircraft, which has capsized or submerged as a result of an attempted controlled ditching or an uncontrolled water impact, is achievable if not constrained by external factors outside of what is expected. Aim of the procurement is to: 1. Procure an Emergency Breathing System (EBS) to BSEN 4856: 2018 and to reduce Risk to Life (RtL) to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP); 2. Create a contract which provides a through-life procurement and support solution to improve repairs and spares availability, reduce delivery times and minimise the future contract management burden for The Authority: and 3. Maintain or reduce the overall cost of ownership through life. The procurement has three major outcomes required from the same supplier and contract as follows: 1. One off bulk procurement and delivery to shelf of new compliant EBS units to be delivered in FY 23/24. This will be in the region of 1,300 units depending on budget and final price. 2. To create a through-life contract which supports the following elements: i. Repair of agreed components by the OEM. e.g., mouthpiece and regulator and bottle regulator; ii. Provision of simple repair packs for second line to use; iii. Provision of parts to second line as required; iv. EBS equipment unit serviced by the OEM; v. Design and deliver 10 "Train the trainer" courses for 5 x maintainer instructors and 5 x user instructors; vi. Design and support the set-up, evaluation, support and delivery of test articles; vii. Creation of a support help desk/portal to manage and resolve satisfactorily: a. Technical enquires or issues; b. Spares identification; c. New unit, spares, repairs or servicing (if required) enquires and order placement d. Delivery times on new orders or work in progress; e. Training issues and documentation; f. Safety issues and documentation; and g. ILS issues and documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d6ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005933-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44611200 - Breathing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,950,282 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Beau Morgan
Contact Email
beau.morgan117@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SURVITEC GROUP

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