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title: "704250452 - Prior Information Notice - AMFTLF"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# 704250452 - Prior Information Notice - AMFTLF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c150b48b-0e78-4aa7-8b96-c84cddaeda90

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a Prior Information Notice titled "704250452 - Prior Information Notice - AMFTLF," indicating their intention to procure Training Life Rafts for the Air Mobility Force (AMFTLR) based at RAF Brize Norton. This procurement falls within the industry category of inflatable rafts, with an estimated contract value of £250,000. Key dates include contract notice issuance in August 2022, invitations to tender (ITT) in September 2022, and the deadline for tender responses in October/November 2022. The contract period is expected to commence on 31st August 2022 and conclude by 15th March 2023, with delivery addresses located in South East England, postal code OX18 3LX.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of inflatable safety equipment, particularly those that specialise in training aids and devices. Companies with capabilities in durable products designed for extreme conditions, such as chlorinated and saltwater immersion, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The need for versatile equipment, including a portable inflation/deflation device and repair kits, opens avenues for related suppliers and SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in defence contracts.

## Notice

Prior Information Notice: This is a prior information notice to give suppliers advance notice that the Authority intends to initiate procurement activities for the Provision of Training Life Rafts for the Air Mobility Force (AMFTLR), based at RAF Brize Norton. The Authority's requirement is for the provision of 3x Atlas (A400M) and 3x Voyager (A330) Training Life Rafts (TLRs) to RAF Brize Norton to support initial and recurrent Safety Equipment (SE) training. The TLRs will be durable and easily repairable, capable of repeated immersion in chlorinated water (Est. twice per month for at least 5 years) and constructed of polyurethane coated nylon material for ease of maintenance as support facilities already exist. In addition, the Authority is seeking the supplier provide options for sea training (requiring a gaseous inflation system rather than a fan and be capable of repeated saltwater immersion); the provision of a portable reversible inflation/deflation device; and the provision of a common repair kit (scaled for 5 years of use, including any recommended spares for the Gemini valves and inflation/deflation device). Estimated Procurement Timescales: Contract Notice / DPQQ issued: August 2022 ITT issued to down selected tenderers: September 2022 Tender response due: October / November 2022 Contract Award: November / December 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f94990a-74b1-4ce5-9729-7f0a5b02af9d |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2022 - 15 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 34515200 - Inflatable rafts
- 34522200 - Rescue dinghies
- 34522450 - Inflatable craft
- 39162200 - Training aids and devices

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 14:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f94990a-74b1-4ce5-9729-7f0a5b02af9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f94990a-74b1-4ce5-9729-7f0a5b02af9d
  5th July 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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