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title: "712091450 Diving Life Support (DLS) In Service Support (ISS) Request for Information"
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# 712091450 Diving Life Support (DLS) In Service Support (ISS) Request for Information

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47f594dd-a747-4746-a218-57f5acfb070a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Bristol, England is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "712091450 Diving Life Support (DLS) In Service Support (ISS) Request for Information". This project falls under the industry categories of Protective and Safety Clothing and encompasses various subcontracting opportunities related to diving support equipment. Critical dates for this process include the end of engagement on 27 September 2024, with a questionnaire response deadline also on 27 September 2024. The procurement covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method involves multiple activities starting from Dynamic Pre-Qualification in late 2024, an Invitation to Negotiate in January 2025, and concluding with contract awards in September 2025.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses looking to engage in supplying In-Service Support for Diving Life Support (DLS) equipment to the UK Military, particularly the Royal Navy. The procurement will be divided into three primary Lots, covering various aspects such as Diver's Dress, Diving Support Equipment, and Dive Sets. This creates opportunities for a diversity of suppliers, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to contribute to a total estimated value of £55 million (ex VAT), making it an attractive proposal for those specialising in diving instruments, safety attire, hydraulic equipment, and compressed air systems. The commitment to a five-year contract, extendable to seven years, offers significant long-term growth and collaboration potential for companies capable of meeting the technical and logistical demands of supporting underwater operational capabilities.

## Notice

This is a market consultation. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) and supporting Questionnaire is to advise suppliers of the potential Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) procurement, gain an understanding of the market appetite for supplying these services, and seek feedback from potential suppliers that may inform the final contracting approach to the services. This builds on a commitment to engage with Industry, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final requirement and tender documentation in a fair and transparent manner. DE&S Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Delivery Team (DT) have a requirement for the provision of In-Service Support (ISS) to the Diving Life Support (DLS) portfolio of equipment. The DLS portfolio provides a diving capability to the UK Military, led by the Royal Navy, to support a full range of technical and support activities to enable the delivery of underwater Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), underwater engineering, underwater search and engineering tasks in support of UK Defence Tasks. The Authority are proposing that the DLS ISS requirement will be divided into the following three Lots: Lot 1 - Diving Life Support (DLS) Diver's Dress and Dive Ancillaries Lot 2 - Diving Life Support (DLS) In-Service Support to Diving Support Equipment Lot 3 - Diving Life Support (DLS) In-Service Support to Dive Sets and Dived Equipment The proposed Lots will require ISS as well as the ability to procure more/new equipment at the direction of the Authority. The proposed DLS ISS contracts will be for five (5) years, with two (2) additional one (1) year options to extend. If all the options to extend are exercised by the Authority, each contract's duration will be a total of seven years. To view this Opportunity and Questionnaire, please visit: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58565 Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding this RFI Questionnaire only, at any time prior to 17:00hrs (UK time) 24/09/2024. Questions/clarifications must be submitted via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk. The completed Questionnaire should be returned via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by the response deadline of 17:00hrs (UK time) 27/09/2024. Tentative date to note (subject to change): Dynamic Pre-Qualification Qualification (DPQQ) and Contract Notice - Published October/November 2024 Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) - Published January 2025 Contract Award - September 2025 Estimated value of overall procurement is PS55M (ex VAT). Broken down as follows: Lot 1 - PS 13M (ex VAT) Lot 2 - PS 15M (ex VAT) Lot 3 - PS 28M (ex VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ec975b-406e-4cf5-8981-ebfd732c5976 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories
- 37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving
- 37412242 - Diving wear
- 37412260 - Wetsuits
- 37412270 - Dry suits
- 42123400 - Air compressors
- 43328100 - Hydraulic equipment
- 44611110 - Compressed-air cylinders

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 11:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ec975b-406e-4cf5-8981-ebfd732c5976

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ec975b-406e-4cf5-8981-ebfd732c5976
  13th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58565

## Provenance

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