--- title: "DGM/2014 Procurement of SOLAS Stores RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7655689c-a6fb-4360-a22d-cc9d734ea82c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7655689c-a6fb-4360-a22d-cc9d734ea82c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7655689c-a6fb-4360-a22d-cc9d734ea82c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7655689c-a6fb-4360-a22d-cc9d734ea82c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-03-29" --- # DGM/2014 Procurement of SOLAS Stores RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7655689c-a6fb-4360-a22d-cc9d734ea82c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7655689c-a6fb-4360-a22d-cc9d734ea82c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7655689c-a6fb-4360-a22d-cc9d734ea82c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process titled "DGM/2014 Procurement of SOLAS Stores RFI" focused on the acquisition of seven specific safety-related items, classified under the CPV code "Fireworks". This process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date on 14th April 2022. Interested parties must express their capability to fulfil the requirements by this deadline. The project's scope encompasses delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in safety and signalling equipment. Companies with expertise in marine and fire safety products would be particularly well-positioned to compete. By participating in this Request for Information, businesses can showcase their capability to deliver these crucial safety stores, potentially leading to future contracts with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice Request For Information (RFI) We are looking to procure the following 7 stores: 1. Buoyant Smoke Signal (Current variant Lifesmoke MK9) : Daylight only. Producing dense Orange smoke for position marking and indicating wind direction during rescue operations. Used in Distress signal sets with the other stores. 2. Line-thrower: Used to project a messenger line for passing a tow to vessels or getting a line ashore to be able to rig a breeches buoy. 3. Rocket Parachute Flare - Red Distress: Provides a simple, handheld means of launching parachute suspended flares, for longer duration distress signalling. Used in Distress signal sets with the other stores. 4. Rocket Parachute Flare - White: Used as the training store for the Rocket Parachute Flare - Red Distress. Also used on Submarines and small vessels for illuminating areas during search and rescue operations at night. 5. Hand-flare - Red: Short-range distress signal used to pinpoint position. Used in Distress signal sets with the other stores. 6. Hand-Flare - White: Used as a training store for the Hand Flare - Red. 7. Day & Night Signal (Current variant MMOB MK9): A marine smoke signal and light source that is automatically deployed with a lifebuoy used to aid the rescue of a person that has fallen overboard from a maritime vessel. Please note the Authority is currently just looking to understand the number of companies who are capable of delivering all 7 stores. There is no requirement for you to provide any further information about your capabilities, although the Authority may contact you in the future to seek specific information. If you would be interested in delivering this requirement, please let the Authority know no later than 1700hrs on Thursday 14th of April 2022. Please submit your response to: Stephanie.whitmore102@mod.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1b6ea4-425f-4144-8e7f-c038c9a69e93 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Apr 2022 | | 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 - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24613200 - Fireworks ## Release History - 29 Mar 2022 at 14:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1b6ea4-425f-4144-8e7f-c038c9a69e93 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1b6ea4-425f-4144-8e7f-c038c9a69e93 29th March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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