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Opportunity overview
The Authority intends to procure approximately 200 closed-circuit mixed gas diving life support systems to replace and renew military diving capability for the Royal Navy and associated users undertaking underwater defence tasks. The capability is expected to remain in service for approximately 10 years and is intended to support worldwide operational deployments and training.
The solution is expected to comprise a robust, low-maintenance, electronically monitored and controlled closed-circuit mixed-gas rebreather system with depth-appropriate bailout systems, low magnetic and acoustic signatures, and the ability to integrate with other life support systems. The solution is expected to support dry, wet and simulated training scenarios, including fault insertion for training purposes. It should be suitable for military diving operations across a wide range of operating environments whilst remaining operable in austere climatic conditions. The Authority is seeking improved dependability, employability and safety through enhanced human factors, reduced user burden, simplified maintenance and streamlined pre-dive preparation.
The procurement is also expected to include associated training solutions, maintenance, technical documentation, spares and in-service support arrangements.
This notice is provided for advance market awareness only and does not commit the Authority to undertake the procurement described. All aspects of the requirement, including scope, quantity, technical specification and timescales, remain subject to change.
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094010-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
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ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Early-stage planned procurement by Defence Equipment and Support for approximately 200 closed-circuit mixed-gas diving life support systems for Royal Navy and associated military users. The anticipated requirement includes rebreathers, bailout systems, training, maintenance, documentation, spares and in-service support for worldwide operations and training.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for specialist military diving-equipment manufacturers and suppliers able to provide closed-circuit mixed-gas rebreather systems plus long-term training, maintenance, spares and technical support. Bidding is not open; this is advance market awareness only.
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Early-stage planned procurement by Defence Equipment and Support for approximately 200 closed-circuit mixed-gas diving life support systems for Royal Navy and associated military users. The anticipated requirement includes rebreathers, bailout systems, training, maintenance, documentation, spares and in-service support for worldwide operations and training.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for specialist military diving-equipment manufacturers and suppliers able to provide closed-circuit mixed-gas rebreather systems plus long-term training, maintenance, spares and technical support. Bidding is not open; this is advance market awareness only.
Key deliverables
Approximately 200 closed-circuit mixed-gas diving life support systems
Depth-appropriate bailout systems
Training solution, including dry, wet, simulated and fault-insertion scenarios
Maintenance, technical documentation and spares
In-service support arrangements
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
10 criteria identified
Core equipment
98% confidence
Robust, low-maintenance, electronically monitored and controlled closed-circuit mixed-gas rebreather system.
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“robust, low-maintenance, electronically monitored and controlled closed-circuit mixed-gas rebreather system”
Bailout capability
97% confidence
Depth-appropriate bailout systems.
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“with depth-appropriate bailout systems”
Operational signatures
96% confidence
Low magnetic and acoustic signatures.
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“low magnetic and acoustic signatures”
Systems integration
95% confidence
Ability to integrate with other life support systems.
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“the ability to integrate with other life support systems”
Training use
98% confidence
Support dry, wet and simulated training scenarios, including fault insertion.
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“support dry, wet and simulated training scenarios, including fault insertion for training purposes”
Operating conditions
97% confidence
Suitable for military diving across a wide range of environments and operable in austere climatic conditions.
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“suitable for military diving operations across a wide range of operating environments whilst remaining operable in austere climatic conditions”
Human factors and maintenance
96% confidence
Expected to improve dependability, employability and safety through enhanced human factors, reduced user burden, simplified maintenance and streamlined pre-dive preparation.
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“improved dependability, employability and safety through enhanced human factors, reduced user burden, simplified maintenance and streamlined pre-dive preparation”
Supplier eligibility conditions
99% confidence
Unknown at this planning stage.
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The notice is advance market awareness only; no supplier selection or eligibility conditions are stated.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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suitable_for_sme is not stated.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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suitable_for_vcse is not stated.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated value
84% confidence
Up to £19,166,666.67 (currency GBP); whether this is total contract value, a ceiling or another estimate is not stated.
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value_max: 19166666.67 GBP
Quantity
98% confidence
Approximately 200 systems, subject to change.
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“approximately 200 closed-circuit mixed gas diving life support systems”; “scope, quantity, technical specification and timescales, remain subject to change”
Commercial terms
99% confidence
Unknown at this planning stage.
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No pricing structure, contract terms or payment terms are stated.
Delivery
Service duration
95% confidence
Capability is expected to remain in service for approximately 10 years.
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“expected to remain in service for approximately 10 years”
Operational deployment
97% confidence
Expected to support worldwide operational deployments and training.
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“intended to support worldwide operational deployments and training”
Delivery timetable
99% confidence
Unknown at this planning stage.
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No tender, contract start or contract end dates are stated.
Associated support
98% confidence
Training, maintenance, technical documentation, spares and in-service support are expected.
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“expected to include associated training solutions, maintenance, technical documentation, spares and in-service support arrangements”
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Upcoming planned procurement; early-stage advance market awareness only. Bidding is not open.
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display_status: upcoming; stage: planning; “This notice is provided for advance market awareness only”
Procurement route
91% confidence
Competitive flexible procedure indicated, subject to the planned procurement progressing.
Scope, quantity, technical specification and timescales remain subject to change.
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“All aspects of the requirement, including scope, quantity, technical specification and timescales, remain subject to change.”
Procurement commitment
99% confidence
The Authority does not commit to undertaking the procurement.
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“does not commit the Authority to undertake the procurement described”
Technical and operational complexity
94% confidence
The anticipated system must meet demanding military, environmental, training, signature and systems-integration expectations.
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Requirements include low magnetic/acoustic signatures, austere-climate operation, fault insertion and integration with other life support systems.
Long-term support exposure
93% confidence
Expected approximately 10-year in-service life creates potential long-term maintenance, spares, training and support obligations; detailed arrangements are unknown.
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“expected to remain in service for approximately 10 years” and anticipated in-service support arrangements.
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