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# Future Life Jackets, Buoyancy Aids and Floatation Devices

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/future-life-jackets-buoyancy-aids-and-floatation-devices-ocds-h6vhtk-029273). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Kieron Chapman: "Future Life Jackets, Buoyancy Aids and Floatation Devices". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £30,000,000. Lot information not published. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Kieron Chapman](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/kieron-chapman-GB-FTS-5377)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £30,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 0
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Design support services, Life jackets, Research and development services and evaluation tests
- **Delivery Location:** UKK11
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32009L0081
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-029273`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/future-life-jackets-buoyancy-aids-and-floatation-devices-ocds-h6vhtk-029273#tl-md)

## Description
Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Fire and Escape Systems (FES) team is seeking to engage with potential Suppliers to support the design and development of future Military and MOD Civilian Life Jacket, Floatation and Buoyancy Systems.
Equipment Rationalisation
Rationalisation of the existing range of equipment’s and systems used to meet the varied user requirements.
Design and Development Support Services
Design and development of future Military and MOD Civilian Life Jacket, Floatation and Buoyancy Systems. This requires an innovative approach to meeting the requirements of the front-line Users across the Air, Maritime and Littoral environments whilst also seeking to reduce the complexity and variety of systems in-service.
The MOD is undertaking a holistic review of the current in-service water safety equipment to ensure there is a continuance to minimise Risk to Life (RtL) for personnel, whilst seeking to ensure that the capability is supported in the most effective and efficient manner. Future systems are to be compatible with both current and future operational needs, with due consideration to legislative requirements such as the International Convention for the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS), where appropriate. 
In support of the above, we intend to hold a virtual Market Engagement Event where potential Suppliers will be provided with additional background. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions, as well as to provide feedback on the Authority’s approach. Additional information: This requirement was previously advertised under PIN 2019/S 203-495427
The intention is to hold a virtual Market Engagement Event in mid-March 2021. Potential Suppliers wishing to register for attendance at this event should express their interest via email to the Contracting Authority email address provided by 12:00 hours 05 March 2021.
The issue of this Prior Information Notice and any Early Market engagement with Potential Suppliers does not commit the Authority to any future procurement in relation to the stated requirement nor does it prevent any subsequent change in the stated requirement.
Potential Suppliers who do not take part in the Market Engagement Event will not be precluded from submitting a response to any future resulting contract notice and/or DPQQ

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F002828-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-02-11T16:24:02.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T03:40:07.027Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-029273