--- title: "710679450 - Design, Manufacture, Training and Support of Specialist Dive Sets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-657e1d95-9bbd-4551-ad60-da772b995f46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-657e1d95-9bbd-4551-ad60-da772b995f46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-657e1d95-9bbd-4551-ad60-da772b995f46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-657e1d95-9bbd-4551-ad60-da772b995f46.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-06-13" --- # 710679450 - Design, Manufacture, Training and Support of Specialist Dive Sets Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-657e1d95-9bbd-4551-ad60-da772b995f46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-657e1d95-9bbd-4551-ad60-da772b995f46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-657e1d95-9bbd-4551-ad60-da772b995f46.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning the procurement of the "Design, Manufacture, Training and Support of Specialist Dive Sets." This tender falls under the industry category of Breathing apparatus for diving and is open to UK prime suppliers. The key milestone is the engagement end date on 8th July 2024. Potential suppliers can participate in the market consultation to provide feedback on the requirements before the formal tender process commences. This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents a valuable opportunity for UK prime suppliers specialising in diving wear or diving services. Businesses with expertise in designing and manufacturing underwater breathing apparatus to military standards would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration is estimated at 5-7 years with possible option years, offering a long-term partnership opportunity for suitable businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the defence sector. ## Notice The introduction of new underwater mobility assets has highlighted the limitations of current in-service underwater breathing apparatus that were not procured to support current or emerging capability, and other associated dive tasks. The Authority requires a UK prime supplier to design, manufacture and deliver a MRR over an approximate 5-7 year contract including option years. The following is provided for information. High-level system parameters: - Sub-surface endurance of 3 to 12 hours. - Transit depth ~6m up to 10m, short excursions to 30m. - Stow the prepared equipment easily - Rapidly re-role for repeat operations - Modular design allowing flexibility for operations including: o Use of propulsion equipment up to 3 knots o Extended periods of swimming - Streamline, compact equipment - Efficient resource use Technical considerations: - Fully digital electronic, open architecture, digital sensor based, closed circuit diver breathing system with built in safety and resource monitoring algorithms. - Upgradable sensor systems and monitoring algorithms throughout the life of the capability. - Track record of designing, developing and testing diver breathing apparatus to military requirements/standards. - Diver breathing apparatus development and test facilities to the Requirements of BS EN 14143. - Oxygen clean room assembly and maintenance facilities. - Ability to manufacture at scale and provide the Quality Assurance processes to support a military diver breathing apparatus capability. This is a market consultation. The purpose 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 procurement approach to the services. This builds on a commitment to engage with the market, 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. To view this notice and questionnaire, please visit https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57814 Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding response to this RFI questionnaire only at any time prior to 17:00hrs (UK time) Monday 1st July 2024. Questions 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) Monday 8th July 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36acf8ed-18eb-4ef7-a409-9dd46f055302 | | 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 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Jul 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 - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving - 37412242 - Diving wear - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 13 Jun 2024 at 11:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36acf8ed-18eb-4ef7-a409-9dd46f055302 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36acf8ed-18eb-4ef7-a409-9dd46f055302 13th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57814 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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