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title: "707615450 - In-Service Support of Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) - Contract Award Notice"
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# 707615450 - In-Service Support of Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0487d350-2045-48e9-9119-c3c6efbde750

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract for the in-service support of Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs). The contract, valued at £4,990,000 GBP, was awarded to Ocenco Incorporated through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract period set to run from 8th April 2024 to 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the "Marine services" industry category. The locations for delivery include South East and Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the marine services sector, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies well-versed in providing in-service support for safety critical items like EEBDs are well-suited for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender indicates an interest in SME participation. The procurement method, a negotiated procedure without prior publication, underlines the specific technical requirements that make Ocenco the intended contractor for this specialised service.

## Notice

This contract shall provide in-service support for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs), together with the ability to purchase additional EEBDs. EEBDs are used in the event of an escape from atmospheres that are either toxic or unable to sustain life and are a safety critical item to personnel on board ships/submarines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c0063a-6f02-4b2b-a916-a56bc78f1983 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,990,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,990,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCENCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 7 May 2024 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c0063a-6f02-4b2b-a916-a56bc78f1983
- 19 Sep 2023 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137da88c-f1a6-4305-8e9b-9a73b9ebe1a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c0063a-6f02-4b2b-a916-a56bc78f1983
  7th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137da88c-f1a6-4305-8e9b-9a73b9ebe1a0
  19th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/761a8818-727e-484f-9b70-eb45bcf6e3c8
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/135c7b62-5cb8-4226-9c4f-88beb0f16fba
  n/a

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