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Provision specialist diving equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 13:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

30 Jan 2026 at 13:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of specialist diving equipment. The contract was awarded to Reel Diving AB, a large supplier located in Molndal, Sweden. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically breathing apparatus for diving, and was completed through a direct award method. The process was governed by the Procurement Act 2023 due to urgent operational requirements that required a swift procurement method. The contract, valued at £331,356.48 (including VAT), commenced on 30th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 29th May 2026.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of diving and underwater breathing equipment, particularly those capable of rapid production and delivery under urgent circumstances. The direct award to Reel Diving AB highlights the demand for businesses that can handle specific and high-stakes government contracts. Such tenders are ideal for businesses with a demonstrated capacity for large-scale production and adherence to strict timelines, thereby helping them to expand their portfolios and potentially open further avenues with government procurement in the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision specialist diving equipment

Notice Description

The provision of specialist diving equipment required to maintain essential operational capability.

Procurement Information

Commercial X, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to award a new contract for the purchase of specialist diving equipment from Reel Diving AB at a total value of PS276,130 exclusive of VAT. This award falls to be governed by the Procurement Act 2023 (the "PA 2023") Chapter 3, Section 41: Direct Award in Special Cases. It is considered that the direct award to Reel Diving AB is lawful in accordance with PA 2023 Schedule 5, paragraph 13. This is because (i) the goods to be supplied are strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency which was not attributable to or could have been foreseen by the Authority; and (ii) as a result the contract cannot be awarded on the basis of a competitive tendering procedure. Delivery of the goods is required as soon as possible to meet an urgent operational requirement. The lead times associated with the manufacture and delivery of the required goods mean that a competitive tendering process, including minimum timescales for competition and contract award, could not be completed in time to meet this deadline. Failure to procure and deploy the equipment within the required timeframe would result in an unacceptable capability gap, adversely impacting MOD training and operational readiness. This loss of capability cannot be mitigated through alternative arrangements, making direct award the only viable option to meet the Authority's immediate requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061308
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008493-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,130 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
example.example@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REEL DIVING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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