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title: "Provision specialist diving equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061308"
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# Provision specialist diving equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061308

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of specialist diving equipment. The contract was awarded to Reel Diving AB, a large supplier located in Molndal, Sweden. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically breathing apparatus for diving, and was completed through a direct award method. The process was governed by the Procurement Act 2023 due to urgent operational requirements that required a swift procurement method. The contract, valued at £331,356.48 (including VAT), commenced on 30th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 29th May 2026.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of diving and underwater breathing equipment, particularly those capable of rapid production and delivery under urgent circumstances. The direct award to Reel Diving AB highlights the demand for businesses that can handle specific and high-stakes government contracts. Such tenders are ideal for businesses with a demonstrated capacity for large-scale production and adherence to strict timelines, thereby helping them to expand their portfolios and potentially open further avenues with government procurement in the defence industry.

## Notice

The provision of specialist diving equipment required to maintain essential operational capability.

### Procurement Information

Commercial X, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to award a new contract for the purchase of specialist diving equipment from Reel Diving AB at a total value of PS276,130 exclusive of VAT. This award falls to be governed by the Procurement Act 2023 (the "PA 2023") Chapter 3, Section 41: Direct Award in Special Cases. It is considered that the direct award to Reel Diving AB is lawful in accordance with PA 2023 Schedule 5, paragraph 13. This is because (i) the goods to be supplied are strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency which was not attributable to or could have been foreseen by the Authority; and (ii) as a result the contract cannot be awarded on the basis of a competitive tendering procedure. Delivery of the goods is required as soon as possible to meet an urgent operational requirement. The lead times associated with the manufacture and delivery of the required goods mean that a competitive tendering process, including minimum timescales for competition and contract award, could not be completed in time to meet this deadline. Failure to procure and deploy the equipment within the required timeframe would result in an unacceptable capability gap, adversely impacting MOD training and operational readiness. This loss of capability cannot be mitigated through alternative arrangements, making direct award the only viable option to meet the Authority's immediate requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008493-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £276,130 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REEL DIVING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 13:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008493-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008483-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008493-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008483-2026
  30th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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