714655452 - MSS/144 - Water Purification

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is an arms’ length body of the Ministry of Defence. Within the DE&S structure, the Power Propulsion and Auxiliary (PPA) team is a technology area, working across different areas of defence to deliver and sustain systems that generate operational energy, to provide propulsion (e.g. prime movers/engines and transmissions fitted to platforms), and cross-cutting auxiliary systems, including life support, fire-fighting, medical, and catering equipment.

PPA have a requirement to support and maintain the production of fresh (potable) water using reverse osmosis and distillation processes to support habitability, including drinking water and hotel services for its maritime environment. Additionally, the de-mineralised water has a technical use which currently supports a number of Royal Navy master equipments. The requirement will include the supply of permanent and consumable spares, repair and maintenance activities, technical and post design services (including obsolescence management and disposals), and supply chain management.

The intended equipment scope of the contract will include support to the following Fresh Water/Technical water Production Master Equipment:

• Reverse Osmosis Plants,
• Evaporator / Distilling Units,
• Fresh Water Embarkation Units,
• Potable Fresh Water Dosing.

The equipment included within the scope of the contract is mature technology developed from the commercial market over the last 30 years and is fitted to the current RN Fleet, RFA Fleet and other Foreign Navy vessels, and is widely used in commercial shipping, including tankers, cruise liners etc. This range of equipment is in the In-Service phase of the CADMID cycle.

Procurement Route: Procurement Act – Competitive Flexible

Contract Duration: 5 years plus two option years of 2 year duration

Contract Start: 30/06/2027