DGM/2014 Procurement of SOLAS Stores RFI

Request For Information (RFI)

We are looking to procure the following 7 stores:

1. Buoyant Smoke Signal (Current variant Lifesmoke MK9) : Daylight only. Producing dense Orange smoke for position marking and indicating wind direction during rescue operations. Used in Distress signal sets with the other stores.

2. Line-thrower: Used to project a messenger line for passing a tow to vessels or getting a line ashore to be able to rig a breeches buoy.

3. Rocket Parachute Flare - Red Distress: Provides a simple, handheld means of launching parachute suspended flares, for longer duration distress signalling. Used in Distress signal sets with the other stores.

4. Rocket Parachute Flare - White: Used as the training store for the Rocket Parachute Flare - Red Distress. Also used on Submarines and small vessels for illuminating areas during search and rescue operations at night.

5. Hand-flare - Red: Short-range distress signal used to pinpoint position. Used in Distress signal sets with the other stores.

6. Hand-Flare - White: Used as a training store for the Hand Flare - Red.

7. Day & Night Signal (Current variant MMOB MK9): A marine smoke signal and light source that is automatically deployed with a lifebuoy used to aid the rescue of a person that has fallen overboard from a maritime vessel.

Please note the Authority is currently just looking to understand the number of companies who are capable of delivering all 7 stores. There is no requirement for you to provide any further information about your capabilities, although the Authority may contact you in the future to seek specific information.

If you would be interested in delivering this requirement, please let the Authority know no later than 1700hrs on Thursday 14th of April 2022.

Please submit your response to:

Stephanie.whitmore102@mod.gov.uk