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title: "Procurement of Swimmers Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA)"
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# Procurement of Swimmers Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6477ba4-ff57-4693-8d29-f12b7ea9a359

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Underwater & Electronic Warfare is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of Swimmers Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA), with a budget of £3,000,000. This process is categorised under the goods industry, specifically focusing on diving breathing apparatus. The tender was published on 21st August 2018 and is set to close on 1st October 2018. The contract period for this procurement will commence on 31st May 2019 and conclude on 31st May 2021. Interested suppliers can register and access the notice through the relevant platform.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of diving equipment or similar goods. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this bidding process particularly accessible, enabling them to participate and potentially win contracts. Those with experience in handling competitive negotiations and providing high-quality specialised goods will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Breathing apparatus for diving. 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-Stoke Gifford: Breathing apparatus for diving.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c604e1-a088-405b-9261-889c243f6b76 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - competitive negotiated |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2019 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE |
| Locality | STOKE GIFFORD |
| 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

### Codes

- 37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2018 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c604e1-a088-405b-9261-889c243f6b76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c604e1-a088-405b-9261-889c243f6b76
  21st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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