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title: "In service support service for Emergency Escape Breathing Device"
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# In service support service for Emergency Escape Breathing Device

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18f9e948-76c2-4ac9-a96b-8f98f84e7c90

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team, located in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "In service support service for Emergency Escape Breathing Device." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focused on breathing apparatus. The contract was awarded on 8th August 2017, with a total estimated value of £8.1 million, intended to support Emergency Escape Breathing Devices used on HM Ships, Submarines, and RFA Vessels. The contract period begins on 1st February 2018 and concludes on 31st January 2023, with an option to extend for an additional five years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and support of safety equipment, especially those offering specialised goods for marine and defence sectors. Companies that excel in providing engineering services, technical support, or supply chain management related to breathing apparatus would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning five years, allows successful candidates to establish ongoing relations with the Ministry of Defence, fostering stability and potential for further collaborations in the future.

## Notice

The Underwater & Electronic Warfare Project Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("MOD"), intends to negotiate a Contract to Ocenco Incorporated ("Ocenco") to provide in-service support for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs), for a period of 5 years from 1 February 2018 with an option to extend for a further 5 years. The estimated value of this contract is PS8.1 million excluding VAT. EEBD are used for Self-Rescue from an atmosphere that will not support life (smoke, toxic fumes, low oxygen levels etc.) on board HM Ships, Submarines and RFA Vessels. 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: Breathing apparatus.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21d7a56e-12e4-4637-9623-373cd2c3a84d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,129,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,129,000 |
| 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, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44611200 - Breathing apparatus

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2017 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21d7a56e-12e4-4637-9623-373cd2c3a84d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21d7a56e-12e4-4637-9623-373cd2c3a84d
  27th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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