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title: "710183450 VTN - NEMO Underwater Battery-Operated Handheld Tools"
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# 710183450 VTN - NEMO Underwater Battery-Operated Handheld Tools

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-debc29a2-143d-438e-b2fd-1bc621efe2d5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of NEMO Underwater Battery-Operated Handheld Tools to ensure interoperability with existing equipment. The tender, titled "710183450 VTN - NEMO Underwater Battery-Operated Handheld Tools," falls under the industry category of Parts of Hand Tools. The procurement method is direct with a value of £101,280. The tender deadline for submission is 17th January 2024, and the contract period is set to start on 1st February 2024 and end on 31st March 2025. The procurement stage is in the active status.

This opportunity by the Ministry of Defence is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses well-suited to compete are those involved in supplying diving support equipment and tools, particularly those capable of meeting NATO certification requirements. The location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement offers a chance for businesses to contribute to defence operations by providing crucial equipment that ensures reliability and interoperability across various Armed Forces units.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice only to advise of the intent to award a contract for the procurement of NEMO Underwater Battery-Operated Handheld tools supplied by Northern Diver International Ltd. Northern Diver International Limited are the only Supplier that can NATO codify these NEMO handheld tools through direct purchase from the OEM and UK Distributor. Northern Diver International Limited are the PRIME Contractor for SALMO Contract 7000010240 for the Procurement and reliability In-service support of Diving Support Equipment (DLS-r). This procurement will ensure interoperability with the current equipment, other Armed Forces and provide UK certificates of conformity. By codifying and serialising the tools this will enable this procurement of tools to be subsumed into the equipment database (Stores) for future traceability, repairs and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3018bbb-b37e-4ded-940a-2208e6615f86 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,280 |
| 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 |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42676000 - Parts of hand tools

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2024 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3018bbb-b37e-4ded-940a-2208e6615f86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3018bbb-b37e-4ded-940a-2208e6615f86
  3rd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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