--- title: "Future Life Jackets, Buoyancy Aids and Floatation Devices" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029273" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029273" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029273.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029273.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KIERON CHAPMAN" published: "2021-02-11" --- # Future Life Jackets, Buoyancy Aids and Floatation Devices Buyer: KIERON CHAPMAN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029273 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029273) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029273.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, represented by Kieron Chapman, has initiated a procurement process for 'Future Life Jackets, Buoyancy Aids and Floatation Devices', classified under design support services. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract value of £30 million, and a minimum value of £20 million. Interested suppliers should note that a virtual Market Engagement Event is scheduled for mid-March 2021, with a registration deadline of 12:00 hours on 5 March 2021. The contract aims to enhance military and MOD civilian water safety equipment and ensure compliance with legislative requirements, including SOLAS. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and safety equipment, particularly those involved in design and development services. Companies with expertise in creating innovative buoyancy and flotation systems will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the upcoming Market Engagement Event will be crucial for potential suppliers to understand the Authority's requirements and to tailor their submissions effectively, thereby capitalising on this sizeable investment in enhancing water safety capability. ## Notice Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Fire and Escape Systems (FES) team is seeking to engage with potential Suppliers to support the design and development of future Military and MOD Civilian Life Jacket, Floatation and Buoyancy Systems. Equipment Rationalisation Rationalisation of the existing range of equipment's and systems used to meet the varied user requirements. Design and Development Support Services Design and development of future Military and MOD Civilian Life Jacket, Floatation and Buoyancy Systems. This requires an innovative approach to meeting the requirements of the front-line Users across the Air, Maritime and Littoral environments whilst also seeking to reduce the complexity and variety of systems in-service. The MOD is undertaking a holistic review of the current in-service water safety equipment to ensure there is a continuance to minimise Risk to Life (RtL) for personnel, whilst seeking to ensure that the capability is supported in the most effective and efficient manner. Future systems are to be compatible with both current and future operational needs, with due consideration to legislative requirements such as the International Convention for the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS), where appropriate. In support of the above, we intend to hold a virtual Market Engagement Event where potential Suppliers will be provided with additional background. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions, as well as to provide feedback on the Authority's approach. Additional information: This requirement was previously advertised under PIN 2019/S 203-495427 The intention is to hold a virtual Market Engagement Event in mid-March 2021. Potential Suppliers wishing to register for attendance at this event should express their interest via email to the Contracting Authority email address provided by 12:00 hours 05 March 2021. The issue of this Prior Information Notice and any Early Market engagement with Potential Suppliers does not commit the Authority to any future procurement in relation to the stated requirement nor does it prevent any subsequent change in the stated requirement. Potential Suppliers who do not take part in the Market Engagement Event will not be precluded from submitting a response to any future resulting contract notice and/or DPQQ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002828-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | 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 | KIERON CHAPMAN | | 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 39525300 - Life jackets - 79933000 - Design support services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2021 at 16:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002828-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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