Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd5-e1e9-73a0-9d9a-42494d91fef6/design-manufacture-training-and-support-of-specialist-dive-sets closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Design, Manufacture, Training and Support of Specialist Dive Sets [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £10,000,000 Published 23 Feb 2024 Deadline Closed 22 Mar 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Diving wear Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/11035d2c-4249-4422-afdb-edfdf63fa1a2) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Ministry of Defence: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) [Sector More Musical, sports & leisure equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/musical-sports-leisure-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Toys – 262075/VV/DCAMG-AO-Fourniture de jeux et jouets · Ville de Valence · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8ccb-713f-b789-3f3dcb8e6fd3/france-toys-262075vvdcamg-ao-fourniture-de-jeux-et-jouets) [Fitness equipments – Dostawa wyposażenia sprzętowego z podziałem na 5 części · Uniwersytet Medyczny W Białymstoku · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8af2-73b5-ba28-6c23b07f94e4/poland-fitness-equipments-dostawa-wyposazenia-sprzetowego-z-podzialem-na-5-c) [Playground equipment – Utworzenie trzech punktów turystycznych na terenie gminy Milanów w ramach projektu pn. "Poprawa atrakcyjności turystycznej i rozwój marki terytorialnej Doliny Zielawy · Gmina Milanów · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7d1d-718f-9516-38c0dc4d28ca/poland-playground-equipment-utworzenie-trzech-punktow-turystycznych-na-teren) [Ice maintenance machines – Zakup lodowiska mobilnego wraz z niezbędną infrastrukturą w Gminie Miejskiej Jarosław w ramach zadania „Fizyczna odnowa przestrzeni publicznych Gmin MOF Jarosław – Przeworsk” - 2 części · Gmina Miejska Jarosław · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1f7d-71eb-ac02-3a6cc452d075/poland-ice-maintenance-machines-zakup-lodowiska-mobilnego-wraz-z-niezbedna-i) [Playground equipment – Kahden uniikin leikkivälineen hankinta Lappeenrannan kaupungille · Lappeenrannan kaupunki · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-58f3-717a-a4a8-e0cdea8cb1e7/finland-playground-equipment-kahden-uniikin-leikkivalineen-hankinta-lappeenr) [Dry suits – Aankoop van droogpakken voor loodsen · Vlaamse Overheid · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-9762-708b-91d6-b13184a184a8/belgium-dry-suits-aankoop-van-droogpakken-voor-loodsen)