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title: "708342450 PEDT/0040 Submarine Escape and Survival Equipment (SESE)"
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# 708342450 PEDT/0040 Submarine Escape and Survival Equipment (SESE)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eb06

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, acting as the Contracting Authority, has issued a tender titled "708342450 PEDT/0040 Submarine Escape and Survival Equipment (SESE)" within the goods procurement category. This competitive procurement valued at approximately £10M to £20M aims to supply around 4000 operational SESE and 100 training variant SESE with additional post-design technical support. The Contract, with a duration of 5 years, requires compliance with specific standards regarding submarine evacuation and survival. The tender, in the selective procurement method stage, is currently active with a tender period ending on 29th August 2023.

This strategic procurement by the Ministry of Defence presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in survival suits, submarine equipment, and related supplies. Companies capable of providing high-quality, compliant, and innovative SESE solutions are well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers and subcontractors must engage with the e-Tendering system through the provided portal to express their interest and respond to the tender requirements, adhering to the outlined submission terms and selection criteria set by the Contracting Authority. The tender offers a substantial contract value and long-term engagement potential for successful providers, emphasising the importance of meeting specific technical and quality standards for the supply of SESE.

## Notice

The purpose of Submarine Escape and Survival Equipment (SESE) is to allow submariners to evacuate from a disabled submerged submarine, without external assistance, in a safe and controlled manner. The intention of the equipment is to keep the escapee dry and protected from the environment during and after ascent, and to provide buoyancy, freeboard, and thermal insulation at the surface. The SESE is a whole-body suit comprising a one-size fits all Submarine Escape Survival Suit (SESS) and a Single person life raft all contained in a protective valise. This competitive procurement is for supply of in the region of 4000 operational SESE and 100 training variant SESE, ad hoc repairs of training variant SESE on a call off basis and the potential to allow post design technical support to be undertaken. The Contract will have a duration of 5 years with an estimated value of approximately PS10M to PS20M. Quantity or scope: The purpose of Submarine Escape and Survival Equipment (SESE) is to allow submariners to evacuate from a disabled submerged submarine, without external assistance, in a safe and controlled manner. The intention of the equipment is to keep the escapee dry and protected from the environment during and after ascent, and to provide buoyancy, freeboard, and thermal insulation at the surface. The SESE is a whole-body suit comprising a one-size fits all Submarine Escape Survival Suit (SESS) offering thermal protection and a single person life raft all contained in a protective valise (method of containment for all components during storage. This competitive procurement is for supply of in the region of 4000 operational SESE and 100 training variant SESE, ad hoc repairs of training variant SESE on a call off basis and the potential to allow post design technical support to be undertaken on a tasking basis. The Contract will have a duration of 5 years with an estimated value of approximately PS10M to PS20M. SESE will be required to meet the following standard: The SESS must be a 'one size fits all' standard article to fit correctly with no snagging hazards for users of 5th to 95th centile; Push fit connector must be able to withstand a force of 1000N prior to separation from the hose The SESS's air inlet valve must allow connection to current Royal Navy Hood Inflation System. Specification will be provided at the Tender stage. Allow escape from depths of up to 200 meters at an appropriate ascent speed; Single seat life raft to provide a minimum surface survival time of 24 hours in a variety of sea states; Capable of being stored in an air temperature range of -1C to +65C without degradation up to 80% relative humidity; Must be capable of being donned unaided in the dark and with no internal/external snagging hazards; SESS must retain buoyancy on surface and have a method of oral inflation; When containing the full SESE and stored, the valise must be of maximum dimensions 355mm x 315mm x 186mm and capable of stacking 5 high; Shall have a life and warranty of 10 years; and Materials used in the manufacture of SESE must be compliant with the Submarine Material Toxicity Database. All successful Potential Providers will be expected to produce samples of the SESE during the tender process. Testing of prototypes will be undertaken by the Authority's independent testing facility and will form part of the tender evaluation. All successful Potential Providers will be expected to provide assurance of the adequacy and effectiveness of testing standards and practices, in the form of verification/Certification, Quality Standards and processes, during the tender process. This form part of the tender evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021896-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled
- 35512200 - Attack submarine nuclear fuelled
- 37414800 - Survival suits

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2023 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021896-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56715
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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