--- title: "DGM/2045-Procurement of Marine Marker Capability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92e6ea11-bef6-49ca-abae-fdc1db157d94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92e6ea11-bef6-49ca-abae-fdc1db157d94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92e6ea11-bef6-49ca-abae-fdc1db157d94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92e6ea11-bef6-49ca-abae-fdc1db157d94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-11-05" --- # DGM/2045-Procurement of Marine Marker Capability Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92e6ea11-bef6-49ca-abae-fdc1db157d94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92e6ea11-bef6-49ca-abae-fdc1db157d94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92e6ea11-bef6-49ca-abae-fdc1db157d94.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated the planning phase for the procurement of Marine Marker Capability under the title "DGM/2045-Procurement of Marine Marker Capability." This project aims to replace the existing Float Smoke Flame N2 Mk4 with an advanced marine marker that will enhance maritime marking capabilities. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Fireworks" and targets delivery to multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. Key details include an engagement end date of 15th November 2024 and an early engagement notice published on 11th December 2023. The following specifications are sought: coloured smoke excluding grey and red with a smoke duration of minimum 4 minutes, operational viability in sea state 6 or 50kts wind speed and deployability from aircraft at 180kts, 400ft above water. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses to the authority at niccolo.baratti100@mod.gov.uk or paul.brister148@mod.gov.uk by the stated deadlines. This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in marine safety products, particularly those capable of producing marine markers with specific capabilities such as high-visibility smoke and flame, integration into existing platforms, and operability under adverse conditions. This procurement process is ideal for SMEs with innovative solutions that align with the Ministry of Defence's technical requirements. Companies offering off-the-shelf products or with the ability to support development programmes are encouraged to participate. Additionally, businesses should be capable of supplying products that comply with UK and international laws and can be adapted for deployment from aerial platforms. This project represents a significant growth opportunity for companies within the defence and maritime sectors to secure a position as a supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence. ## Notice The Authority is current looking for the following information: The user requires a Marine Marker to replace the existing Float Smoke Flame N2 Mk4 to provide a maritime marking capability. o Coloured smoke (Excluding White, Grey or Red) and Flame for increased visibility in adverse conditions with a minimum duration of 4 mins or a desired duration of 8 mins. o Can operate in sea state 6 or 50kts wind speed and above. o The Marine Marker must be able to Integrate into current platforms. Length and diameter must not exceed 83mm diameter and 480mm length. o Easy to operate and no FOD to be produced. If FOD is produced, please advise on the specifics. o It is desired that the stores utilise Ammunition Container Assembly (A1324/C190 Mk1) or a variant of this packing method. o Must be deployable from aircraft at 180kts, 400ft above water. With a desired deployment of 200kts, 500ft above water. Can you provide the following information: A) Are you able to supply the above as an off the shelf item? a. Can you provide a Rough Order of Magnitude cost per unit and b. The Minimum Order Quantity, if any? If you are interested in the above procurement, please inform the Authority by no later than 12:00hrs Friday 15th November 2024 by submitting a response to Niccolo.baratti100@mod.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcbd6b5-01b1-471c-962b-898a4aa7f5ee | | 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 | 5 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Nov 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 - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24613200 - Fireworks ## Release History - 5 Nov 2024 at 14:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcbd6b5-01b1-471c-962b-898a4aa7f5ee - 30 Oct 2024 at 16:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ccb49e-733f-4c93-9314-c40ead654920 - 30 Oct 2024 at 09:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5081336d-7806-46b5-b60e-df42c2347177 - 11 Dec 2023 at 15:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8183d32-6e22-49a2-a366-421b8563a258 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcbd6b5-01b1-471c-962b-898a4aa7f5ee 5th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ccb49e-733f-4c93-9314-c40ead654920 30th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5081336d-7806-46b5-b60e-df42c2347177 30th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8183d32-6e22-49a2-a366-421b8563a258 11th December 2023 - 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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