Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cde-8683-73b4-a975-3ea4eb164ca4/712091450-diving-life-support-dls-in-service-support-iss-request-for-informa pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 712091450 Diving Life Support (DLS) In Service Support (ISS) Request for Information [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value Not stated Published 13 Sept 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is a market consultation. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) and supporting Questionnaire is to advise suppliers of the potential Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) procurement, gain an understanding of the market appetite for supplying these services, and seek feedback from potential suppliers that may inform the final contracting approach to the services. This builds on a commitment to engage with Industry, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final requirement and tender documentation in a fair and transparent manner. 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. To view this Opportunity and Questionnaire, please visit: [contracts.mod.uk](https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58565) Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding this RFI Questionnaire only, at any time prior to 17:00hrs (UK time) 24/09/2024. Questions/clarifications must be submitted via email to . The completed Questionnaire should be returned via email to by the response deadline of 17:00hrs (UK time) 27/09/2024. 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 £55M (ex VAT). Broken down as follows: - Lot 1 £ 13M (ex VAT) - Lot 2 £ 15M (ex VAT) - Lot 3 £ 28M (ex VAT) Read full description ## CPV classification Protective and safety clothing Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/47f594dd-a747-4746-a218-57f5acfb070a) 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. 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