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title: "Provision of Training Liferafts for the Air Mobility Force"
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published: "2023-10-13"
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# Provision of Training Liferafts for the Air Mobility Force

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8752afcb-1e7c-429d-a4e4-c9eee8578762

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure the provision of training liferafts for the Air Mobility Force. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a total contract value of £250,000 GBP. The deadline for tender submissions is set for November 20, 2023, and the contract period is due to start on December 20, 2023, and end on March 31, 2024. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is using a selective procurement method. The delivery address for the liferafts is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity provides potential for business growth for companies offering inflatable rafts, rescue dinghies, or inflatable craft. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability preference indicated in the tender. Businesses interested in supplying training liferafts for Voyager and A400M aircraft should consider this opportunity which offers a significant contract value and long contract duration within the defence industry.

## Notice

Provision of training liferafts for the Air Mobility Force, consisting of - Qty 3 training liferafts for the Voyager aircraft Qty 3 training liferafts for the A400M aircraft Options for supporting items

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a2cfbcd-bce3-4564-850c-0d1b630f1e8e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34515200 - Inflatable rafts
- 34522200 - Rescue dinghies
- 34522450 - Inflatable craft

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2023 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a2cfbcd-bce3-4564-850c-0d1b630f1e8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a2cfbcd-bce3-4564-850c-0d1b630f1e8e
  13th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50eeef6b-ac25-4247-8b4c-8791da17059b
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/257c8406-43cd-4c2f-8c0a-fb8460e61b4f
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82fd3f42-7481-4882-b490-8044473c0c86
  n/a
- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/DES-FsAST/SharedDocuments/A400M/704250452-TrainingLiferafts/704250452ITN-ForIssue.docx?d=wfb4a10519a2542c1953fae6b6918b0ec&csf=1&web=1&e=pPQQrL
  ITN as issued
- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/DES-FsAST/SharedDocuments/A400M/704250452-TrainingLiferafts/AMForceTrainingLifeRafts_ScopeofWork.docx?d=wf12ba39e56fd42339a4e8a26be5c84cb&csf=1&web=1&e=c42Sgd
  Scope of Work
- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/DES-FsAST/SharedDocuments/A400M/704250452-TrainingLiferafts/20230610-AMForceTrainingLifeRaftSOR_Ver4-0_Final(004)(2).docx?d=w5478cc49226c4e06956b1f4f34cf7c15&csf=1&web=1&e=5cfZ
  Statement of Requirements

## Notice URLs

- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/DES-FsAST/Shared

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