--- title: "712091450 - Diving Life Support (DLS) In Service Support (ISS) PIN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049aba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049aba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049aba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049aba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-09-13" --- # 712091450 - Diving Life Support (DLS) In Service Support (ISS) PIN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049aba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049aba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049aba.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is initiating a contracting process for the provision of In-Service Support (ISS) to the Diving Life Support (DLS) portfolio of equipment, aimed at maintaining and enhancing UK Military diving capabilities. The procurement falls under the defence sector, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services, with the procurement stage currently in the planning phase. This tender is set for multiple phases starting with the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Qualification (DPQQ) and Contract Notice expected by October/November 2024, followed by the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) in January 2025, and concluding with a contract award in September 2025. Located in Bristol, the MOD Abbey Wood will oversee this procurement, which is expected to span five years with potential extensions up to a total of seven years. The procurement is divided into three lots: Diver's Dress and Dive Ancillaries, In-Service Support to Diving Support Equipment, and In-Service Support to Dive Sets and Dived Equipment, amounting to an overall estimated value of £55 million. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in the maintenance and support of diving equipment used in military operations. Companies specialising in diving wear, protective clothing, air compressors, hydraulic equipment, and repair services can find substantial growth prospects by securing parts of the £55 million contract, divided across the three lots. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a robust track record in delivering similar support services are well-suited to compete, potentially enhancing their portfolio through collaboration with the MOD and contributing to critical defence tasks. Interested organisations should prepare for the upcoming tender milestones and register their interest through the e-Tendering platform. ## Notice Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Delivery Team (DT) have a requirement for the provision of In-Service Support (ISS) to the Diving Life Support (DLS) portfolio of equipment. The DLS portfolio provides a diving capability to the UK Military, led by the Royal Navy, to support a full range of technical and support activities to enable the delivery of underwater Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), underwater engineering, underwater search and engineering tasks in support of UK Defence Tasks. The Authority are proposing that the DLS ISS requirement will be divided into the following three Lots: Lot 1 - Diving Life Support (DLS) Diver's Dress and Dive Ancillaries Lot 2 - Diving Life Support (DLS) In-Service Support to Diving Support Equipment Lot 3 - Diving Life Support (DLS) In-Service Support to Dive Sets and Dived Equipment The proposed Lots will require ISS as well as the ability to procure more/new equipment at the direction of the Authority. The proposed DLS ISS contracts will be for five (5) years, with two (2) additional one (1) year options to extend. If all the options to extend are exercised by the Authority, each contract's duration will be a total of seven years. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is open to responses from companies that have suitable experience in the ISS of DLS equipment. An associated Request for Information (RFI) can be found at: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/394909400191EB246605 This PIN is not a means to seek formal expressions of interest; the opportunity for such may become available when the SALMO DT has an improved understanding of the market. Tentative date to note (subject to change): Dynamic Pre-Qualification Qualification (DPQQ) and Contract Notice - Published October/November 2024 Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) - Published January 2025 Contract Award - September 2025 Estimated value of overall procurement is PS55M (ex VAT). Broken down as follows: Lot 1 - PS 13M (ex VAT) Lot 2 - PS 15M (ex VAT) Lot 3 - PS 28M (ex VAT) ### Lot Information Diving Life Support (DLS) Diver's Dress and Dive Ancillaries Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. Diving Life Support (DLS) In-Service Support to Diving Support Equipment Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. Diving Life Support (DLS) In-Service Support to Dive Sets and Dived Equipment Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029401-2024 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000,000 | | Lots value | £56,000,000 | | 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 | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing - 37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories - 37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving - 37412242 - Diving wear - 37412260 - Wetsuits - 37412270 - Dry suits - 42123400 - Air compressors - 43328100 - Hydraulic equipment - 44611110 - Compressed-air cylinders - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2024 at 12:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029401-2024 - 13 Sep 2024 at 11:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029390-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/394909400191EB246605 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ec975b-406e-4cf5-8981-ebfd732c5976 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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