--- title: "Provision of Emergency Breathing System (EBS) and In-Service Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-03-29" --- # Provision of Emergency Breathing System (EBS) and In-Service Support Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b6e1.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the provision of Emergency Breathing System (EBS) and In-Service Support. The procurement involves purchasing goods classified under the CPV code 44611200 for breathing apparatus. The contract has a value of £1,800,000 GBP and a duration of 3600 days. A key date to note is the end of the tender period on 2nd May 2023. The procurement stage is currently at the selective stage, with a restricted procurement method. The Industry Day for Tenderers is scheduled for the 5th June 2023 at Abbey Wood, Bristol. This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to provide an Emergency Breathing System (EBS) to meet the specified standards and support requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence. Businesses in the goods procurement sector, particularly those experienced in supplying breathing apparatus, repairs, spares, and maintenance solutions, would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties should ensure compliance with the technical standards specified and follow the outlined procedure to express interest and respond to the tender effectively. ## Notice The Single Statement of Need (SSON), for an emergency breathing system is: UK MOD personnel shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, be provided the means to extend time underwater so that escape from an aircraft, which has capsized or submerged as a result of an attempted controlled ditching or an uncontrolled water impact, is achievable if not constrained by external factors outside of what is expected. Aim of the procurement is to: 1. Procure an Emergency Breathing System (EBS) to BSEN 4856: 2018 and to reduce Risk to Life (RtL) to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP); 2. Create a contract which provides a through-life procurement and support solution to improve repairs and spares availability, reduce delivery times and minimise the future contract management burden for The Authority: and 3. Maintain or reduce the overall cost of ownership through life. The Authority shall be holding an Industry Day on the 5th Jun 2023 for all Tenderers that have been invited to submit a Tender. This Industry Day shall be held at Abbey Wood, Bristol. The Industry instructions shall be sent out to the invited Tenderers on the 29th May 2023. All Potential Tenderers please hold the date of the 5th June 2023. Quantity or scope: The Single Statement of Need (SSON), for an emergency breathing system is: UK MOD personnel shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, be provided the means to extend time underwater so that escape from an aircraft, which has capsized or submerged as a result of an attempted controlled ditching or an uncontrolled water impact, is achievable if not constrained by external factors outside of what is expected. Aim of the procurement is to: 1. Procure an Emergency Breathing System (EBS) to BSEN 4856: 2018 and to reduce Risk to Life (RtL) to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP); 2. Create a contract which provides a through-life procurement and support solution to improve repairs and spares availability, reduce delivery times and minimise the future contract management burden for The Authority: and 3. Maintain or reduce the overall cost of ownership through life. The procurement has three major outcomes required from the same supplier and contract as follows: 1. One off bulk procurement and delivery to shelf of new compliant EBS units to be delivered in FY 23/24. This will be in the region of 1,300 units depending on budget and final price. 2. To create a through-life contract which supports the following elements: i. Repair of agreed components by the OEM. e.g., mouthpiece and regulator and bottle regulator; ii. Provision of simple repair packs for second line to use; iii. Provision of parts to second line as required; iv. EBS equipment unit serviced by the OEM; v. Design and deliver 10 "Train the trainer" courses for 5 x maintainer instructors and 5 x user instructors; vi. Design and support the set-up, evaluation, support and delivery of test articles; vii. Creation of a support help desk/portal to manage and resolve satisfactorily: a. Technical enquires or issues; b. Spares identification; c. New unit, spares, repairs or servicing (if required) enquires and order placement d. Delivery times on new orders or work in progress; e. Training issues and documentation; f. Safety issues and documentation; and g. ILS issues and documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009089-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | 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 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44611200 - Breathing apparatus ## Release History - 29 Mar 2023 at 09:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009089-2023 ## Documents - www.contracts.mod.uk/ ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/ - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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