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title: "MSS/081: Supply and Servicing of Commercial Liferaft and Mass Evacuation Systems"
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# MSS/081: Supply and Servicing of Commercial Liferaft and Mass Evacuation Systems

Buyer: MOD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d73d2c60-8535-4e8f-8925-84168d8f3b64

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence (MOD) seeking to award a contract for the supply and servicing of Commercial Liferaft and Mass Evacuation Systems. The title of the tender is "MSS/081" and falls under the industry category of 'Lifeboats' as per the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV). This contract, valued at £6,195,000, is intended for operations on Royal Navy, Royal Navy auxiliary, and MOD Police crafts, located in the South East of England. The procurement method used is a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure, which concluded its tender period on 11 April 2019, with an active award status as of 23 April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in marine safety equipment and services, particularly those able to provide liferaft and mass evacuation solutions. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or servicing maritime safety devices may find themselves well-positioned to engage in future contracts of this nature. The project duration spans two years, with potential for an additional year, providing a stable opportunity for growth and collaboration within the defence supply sector.

## Notice

Single source negotiated contract for the supply and servicing of Life Rafts and Mass Evacuation Systems (MES) used on RN, RN auxiliary and MOD Police crafts with a project duration of 2 (+ optional 1) years. This includes Commercial and RN Life Rafts, the Marin-Ark MES, the Dunlop Beaufort Canada (DBC) MES, and ancillaries. 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: Lifeboats.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b6118f-a4eb-435b-afaa-393f1ba6eecc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2020 - 7 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,195,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,195,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MOD |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SURVITEC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521400 - Lifeboats

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b6118f-a4eb-435b-afaa-393f1ba6eecc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b6118f-a4eb-435b-afaa-393f1ba6eecc
  23rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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