Planning

Multi-Role Rebreather (MRR) - Design, Development, Testing, Manufacture, Training and Support of Specialist Dive Sets

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 15:46

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is planning a procurement process titled "Multi-Role Rebreather (MRR) - Design, Development, Testing, Manufacture, Training and Support of Specialist Dive Sets". This contract falls under the category of "Breathing apparatus for diving" within the goods sector. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with industry engagement scheduled between 4th and 13th February 2025. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 17th January 2025. The project is valued at approximately £10,918,662.50 and will be executed within the United Kingdom. The requirements include designing, developing, and manufacturing a diver breathing apparatus with enhanced endurance and modularity to cater to various underwater tasks.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and underwater breathing apparatus. Companies with a robust track record in military-grade diving equipment, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and facilities for oxygen clean room assembly are ideal candidates. The successful bidder will likely benefit from long-term collaboration with the MoD, enhanced industry reputation, and substantial financial returns. The project requires a UK Prime supplier capable of handling sensitive information and having the capacity to scale production while ensuring quality assurance in line with military standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-Role Rebreather (MRR) - Design, Development, Testing, Manufacture, Training and Support of Specialist Dive Sets

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Delivery Team (DT) have a requirement for design, development and testing, manufacture, training, and support of a Multi-Role Rebreather (MRR) diver breathing apparatus to support a range of tasks including long endurance diving operations. The introduction of new underwater mobility assets has highlighted limitations of current in-service underwater breathing apparatus that were not procured to support current or emerging capability, and other associated dive tasks. The Authority requires a UK Prime supplier to deliver this requirement. The following is provided for information. High-level system parameters: * Sub-surface endurance of 3 to 12 hours. * Transit depth approx. 6m up to 10m, short excursions to a maximum depth of 30m. * Modular design enabling flexibility for operations including: - Endurance variable from 3 to 12 hours depending upon mission requirements - Use of propulsion equipment up to 3 knots - Extended periods of swimming * Able to be rapidly re-roled for multiple diving tasks during an operation. * Able to be easily stowed and made ready for use. * Streamlined, compact design. * Efficient resource use to minimise size and weight. Technical considerations: * Closed circuit, electronic diver breathing system with built in safety and resource monitoring systems. * Upgradable sensor and monitoring systems throughout the life of the capability. Supplier experience/considerations: * UK Prime able to operate with and handle data at OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and above, including provision of UK National staff with SC. * Track record of designing, developing, and testing diver breathing apparatus to military requirements/standards. * Access to diver breathing apparatus development and test facilities to the Requirements of BS EN 14143. * Oxygen clean room assembly and maintenance facilities. * Ability to manufacture at scale and provide the Quality Assurance processes to support a military diver breathing apparatus capability. Additional information: This PIN serves to inform potential suppliers of the intention to engage with Industry whereby supplier representatives will be invited to attend individual meetings with the Authority. At the meeting they will have the opportunity to present on their capacity and capability to deliver the requirement discussed above. More information to help with preparation for the meeting will be shared with those who respond to register their interest. If you are interested in attending, please submit expressions of interest to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by Friday 17th January 2025. Specific time slots will be arranged directly with respondents via email. Tentative dates (subject to change): Industry engagement expected to take place between 4th and 13th February 2025 For the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a call for competition. Any comments, indications of interest, participation, or non-participation by any organisation at this stage will not influence the process, selection and/or award decision for any future possible procurement, nor will it be taken as a supplier's committed position. Non-participation in the Industry Day will not exclude you from any possible future competition for this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c9bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041037-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,918,662 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Elizabeth Stephens, attn: Elizabeth Stephens
Contact Email
desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@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

Further Information

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