--- title: "Underwater Hand Warming Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0120215e-0155-4e14-b935-e4102e185d19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0120215e-0155-4e14-b935-e4102e185d19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0120215e-0155-4e14-b935-e4102e185d19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0120215e-0155-4e14-b935-e4102e185d19.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE" published: "2020-02-01" --- # Underwater Hand Warming Systems Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0120215e-0155-4e14-b935-e4102e185d19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0120215e-0155-4e14-b935-e4102e185d19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0120215e-0155-4e14-b935-e4102e185d19.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Underwater & Electronic Warfare is seeking tenders for the supply of Underwater Hand Warming Systems, aimed at enhancing operational capabilities for naval diving teams working in water temperatures below 12 degrees. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 3rd March 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £160,000. The delivery is required in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period expected to commence on 18th November 2020 and last until 18th November 2022. This tender is being conducted through a selective procurement method, via a negotiated procedure, and is classified under goods within the diving wear industry category. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in innovative thermal solutions or medical-grade equipment for harsh environments. Companies with expertise in diving gear, battery-operated systems, and those familiar with government contracting processes will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The medical certification requirement for the products may also create niche opportunities for enterprises with relevant certifications and experience in developing compliant equipment. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: VI.3 Instead of: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 9YR7CRR285. Read: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contra Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Diving wear.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885aa1a9-b002-4f9a-b088-bae6cdf459ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Nov 2020 - 18 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37412242 - Diving wear ## Release History - 1 Feb 2020 at 09:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885aa1a9-b002-4f9a-b088-bae6cdf459ab - 1 Feb 2020 at 07:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885aa1a9-b002-4f9a-b088-bae6cdf459ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885aa1a9-b002-4f9a-b088-bae6cdf459ab 1st February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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