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707549452 - Obsolescence Rectification and Re-Design of TMCC with In Service Support -F18 Amendment - F14 CORRIGENDUM

Ministry of Defence

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is undertaking a procurement process titled "Obsolescence Rectification and Re-Design of TMCC with In Service Support," classified under diving services. This contract aims to upgrade and retrofitting Transportable Manned Compression Chambers (TMCC) that are vital for treating divers with decompression illnesses. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with JFD Limited being awarded the contract on 13th March 2025. The project includes both a significant upgrade of outdated systems and ongoing in-service support for a period of up to eight years, with an initial five-year term and three optional one-year extensions. The process was conducted through a selective negotiation procurement method.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems, particularly those involved in automated control systems, breathing apparatus, gas monitoring, and general system integration services. The contract not only addresses obsolescence but also involves the long-term provision of technical, management, and refurbishment support, opening doors for companies focused on sustained technical assistance and in-service support. Companies with a strong background in defence services, specifically those with experience in integrating advanced systems into existing military equipment, would find this contract highly suitable for their expertise and capabilities to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

707549452 - Obsolescence Rectification and Re-Design of TMCC with In Service Support -F18 Amendment - F14 CORRIGENDUM

Notice Description

Transportable Manned Compression Chambers (TMCC) are a transportable therapeutic compression chamber used for medically treating divers with decompression illnesses. There are two variants of this design - ship-fits and containerised. Ship-fits are designed to be secured to the weather deck of a ship, mounted and secured on shock mounts. The containerised version is identical in operation, apart from it is fitted within an ISO container and has additional systems, e.g., air conditioning. The TMCCs were procured in the late 1990s and are outfitted with both an electronic atmospheric control system and an emergency manually operated built in breathing system. The electronics and systems fitted for Atmospheric Control / Breathing System (AC/BS) and analysing the chamber's gas contents have become obsolete. This obsolescence has impacted the Authority's ability to refurbish and repair the equipment. To address the obsolescence issue, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Salvage and Maritime Organisation (SALMO) Delivery Team (DT) is considering retrofitting (including the design and installation) the current fleet of TMCCs with modern Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) systems. The Authority's definition of retrofitting is to identify suitable systems and design the integration / installation of equipment to the current fleet of TMCCs. This shall include, but not be limited to, systems for automated atmospheric control, breathing systems, gas monitoring and chamber dive logging. This contract will also aim to modernise auxiliary equipment fitted; examples of these items would be internal lighting, telephone system and air conditioning units. In addition to the obsolescence rectification, there is a requirement to provide continual in-service support for a period of 5 years with the potential for three additional one-year Option periods. This shall provide the Authority with technical assistance, management and provisioning of spares / repairs / refurbishments, project management and support to meetings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f757
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010694-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,866,666 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JFD Limited

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