--- title: "Procurement and Availability In-Service Support of Diving and Life Support Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c53c356-c2ef-4f8c-93de-c52afffa5b12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c53c356-c2ef-4f8c-93de-c52afffa5b12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c53c356-c2ef-4f8c-93de-c52afffa5b12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c53c356-c2ef-4f8c-93de-c52afffa5b12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM" published: "2019-04-18" --- # Procurement and Availability In-Service Support of Diving and Life Support Equipment Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c53c356-c2ef-4f8c-93de-c52afffa5b12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c53c356-c2ef-4f8c-93de-c52afffa5b12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c53c356-c2ef-4f8c-93de-c52afffa5b12.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team is conducting a procurement tender titled "Procurement and Availability In-Service Support of Diving and Life Support Equipment." This process, classified under the diving wear industry, is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 14 May 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1 January 2020 and conclude by 31 December 2024. The procurement method utilised is selective through a negotiated procedure, with an estimated contract value of £18 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs that specialise in diving equipment and services, particularly those capable of providing in-service support for complex diving apparatus. Businesses with expertise in scuba gear, hyperbaric chambers, and diving accessories would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth and enhance the capability offerings in the diving industry, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase. Instead of: This includes: * Parachute Lift Bags * Swimmers Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (SOBA) * Enclosed Mine Lift Bags (EMLG) * Type B Recompression Chambers * Enclosed Space Diving System (ESDS) * Contaminated Water Diving System (CWDS) Read: This includes: * Parachute Lift Bags * Swimmers Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (SOBA) * Enclosed Mine Lift Bags (EMLG) * Type B Recompression Chambers * Enclosed Space Diving System (ESDS) * Contaminated Water Diving System (CWDS) * Open Space Diving System (OSDS) Place of text to be modified: II.2)Quantity Or Scope Of The Contract 2. Summary of Requirements / Description of Work and Scope Instead of: 2. Summary of Requirements / Description of Work and Scope The requirement under UEW/011 is for a provision and availability driven in-service support of complex diving equipment. This includes: * Parachute Lift Bags * Swimmers Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (SOBA) * Enclosed Mine Lift Bags (EMLG) * Type B Recompression Chambers * Enclosed Space Diving System (ESDS) * Contaminated Water Diving System (CWDS) Read: 2. Summary of Requirements / Description of Work and Scope The requirement under UEW/011 is for a provision and availability driven in-service support of complex diving equipment. This includes: * Parachute Lift Bags * Swimmers Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (SOBA) * Enclosed Mine Lift Bags (EMLG) * Type B Recompression Chambers * Enclosed Space Diving System (ESDS) * Contaminated Water Diving System (CWDS) * Open Space Diving System (OSDS) Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: II.2)Quantity Or Scope Of The Contract 3. Process Instead of: 08 May 2019 Time: 17:00 Read: 08 May 2019 Time: 17:00 Place of dates to be added: Section IV: Procedure IV.3.4) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 08 May 2019 Time: 17:00 Read: 08 May 2019 Time: 17:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website pro Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Diving instruments or accessories.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb62911-3e70-44bf-ba6a-90af875dbf1c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000,000 | | 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, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 33157500 - Hyperbaric chambers - 37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories - 37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving - 37412242 - Diving wear - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 18 Apr 2019 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb62911-3e70-44bf-ba6a-90af875dbf1c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb62911-3e70-44bf-ba6a-90af875dbf1c 18th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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