Published date: 23 February 2024
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Diving wear - 37412242
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£10,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_417961/1317673
Published date
23 February 2024
Closing date
22 March 2024
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
31 January 2025
Contract end date
31 January 2032
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Delivery Team (DT) have a requirement for design, manufacture, training and support of a Multi-Role Rebreather (MRR) diver breathing apparatus to support long endurance diving operations.
The introduction of new underwater mobility assets has highlighted the limitations of current in-service underwater breathing apparatus that were not procured to support current or emerging capability, and other associated dive tasks.
The Authority requires a UK prime supplier to design, manufacture and deliver a MRR over an approximate 5-7 year contract including option years. The following is provided for information.
High-level system parameters:
Sub-surface endurance of 3 to 12 hours.
Transit depth ~6m up to 10m, short excursions to 30m.
Stow the prepared equipment easily
Rapidly re-role for repeat operations
Modular design allowing flexibility for operations including:
- Use of propulsion equipment up to 3 knots
- Extended periods of swimming
Streamline, compact equipment
Efficient resource use
Technical considerations:
Fully digital electronic, open architecture, digital sensor based, closed circuit diver breathing system with built in safety and resource monitoring algorithms.
Upgradable sensor systems and monitoring algorithms throughout the life of the capability.
Track record of designing, developing and testing diver breathing apparatus to military requirements/standards.
Diver breathing apparatus development and test facilities to the Requirements of BS EN 14143.
Oxygen clean room assembly and maintenance facilities.
Ability to manufacture at scale and provide the Quality Assurance processes to support a military diver breathing apparatus capability.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This PIN serves to inform potential suppliers of the intention to hold an Industry Day. If you are interested in attending, please submit expressions of interest to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by Friday 22nd March 2024.
Tentative date (subject to change):
Industry day - April/May 2024
For the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a call for competition. Any comments, indications of interest, participation, or non-participation by any organisation at this stage will not influence the process, selection and/or award decision for any future possible procurement, nor will it be taken as a supplier's committed position. Non-participation in the Industry Day will not exclude you from any possible future competition for this requirement.
About the buyer
Contact name
Jordan Thornell
Address
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England
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