Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf6-fd5f-73a6-b473-39a7026baf6e/710289451-rfi-for-provision-and-support-of-self-contained-air-diving-equipment pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 710289451 -RFI For Provision and Support of Self-Contained Air Diving Equipment (SCADE) [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 Jan 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 The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), wish to inform potential suppliers of an intended procurement for the provision and support of Self Contained Air Diving Equipment (SCADE) A replacement capability is required by Naval Military Diving (NMD), Army Military Diving (AMD), MAB Military Diving (MABMD) and the Defence Diving School (DDS) to deliver Defence diving outputs post the OSD of the existing capability in 2024. This Request For Information and accompanying information is being made publicly available to any organisations which are able to supply Self-Contained Air Diving Equipment (SCADE) This is a market consultation. The purpose 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 procurement approach to the services. This builds on a commitment to engage with the market, 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. To view this notice and questionnaire, please visit [contracts.mod.uk](https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57569) Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding response to this RFI questionnaire only at any time prior to 17:00hrs (UK time) on Friday 16th Feb 2024. Questions must be submitted via email to . The completed questionnaire should be returned via email to by the response deadline of 16:00 (UK time) Thursday 29th Feb 2024. Read full description ## CPV classification Diving services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e4ff4f98-8783-4dc8-85df-c28d90c45c12) 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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