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title: "Swimmers Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA)"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM"
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# Swimmers Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cea84cda-1dce-4538-8940-80ffcd944f1b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team is seeking tenders for the supply of Swimmers Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA), a requirement within the diving equipment sector. This procurement, classified under CPV code 37412241, has a total estimated value of £7,500,000, with a minimum value of £5,000,000. The tender period closes on 15th February 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2019, lasting until 31st August 2025. Bidders should submit their offers directly to the contracting authority based in Bristol, South West England. The procurement method is selective, following a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers specialising in diving equipment, particularly those who can provide various variants of air breathing apparatus. Businesses that are well-versed in producing full face, half mask, special operations, and underwater escape training apparatus will find this procurement especially relevant. Given the contract's potential value, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their agility and innovative solutions to meet the stringent requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Open Air Breathing Apparatus for diving. Supply and up to six years of support for up to 650 Swimmers Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA), to include all supporting project and safety documentation. Additional support will also be required for Rechargeable Air Breathing Apparatus (RABA). The Authority will require the following four variants of Open Air Breathing Apparatus, to include through water communications, quantities required will be specified in the Tender documentation: - Full Face Variant (FFV) - Half Mask Variant (HMV) - Special Operations Variant (SOV) - Underwater Escape Training (UET) 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: Breathing apparatus for diving.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc10936-500a-4183-806f-61b283837e41 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| 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

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2019 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc10936-500a-4183-806f-61b283837e41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc10936-500a-4183-806f-61b283837e41
  19th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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