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Tender: Supply of Liferaft and Lifepreserver Inflator/Deflator Rigs and Wet Interceptor

Released 7 months ago

Closed18 Apr 2026
Est. valueEstimate£30K to £470K
LocationUnited Kingdom
SourceMOD DSP
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Submissions closedClosed Sat, 18 Apr 2026

Supplier needed to provide COTS or equivalent liferaft and lifepreserver inflator/deflator rigs and a wet interceptor that meet the tender's fit, form and function requirements. Required items are: a Liferaft Inflator/Deflator rig (NSN 4220-99-7831133) capable of inflating (~200 mbar), stretch-testing (~340 mbar) and deflating (suction), with a maximum form factor of 600×350×520 mm, approximate weight ~22 kg, MDPE dual-canister body, wheel-mounted, 2.2 kW motors, and interfaces of 240 V 1-ph 50 Hz, 38 mm threaded hose inserts and a tapered nozzle; a Wet Interceptor (moisture trap) that functions as an in-line separator with a float valve to halt airflow at a preset water level, in an MDPE canister with a bin-lid O-ring and tapered outlet casting and interfaces to the rig’s 38 mm threaded insert and tapered hose; and a Lifepreserver Inflator/Deflator rig (NSN 4220-99-2533327) to inflate (~170 mbar) and deflate aircrew life vests, in a portable case approx. 330×300×500 mm, ~13 kg, with a 1.1 kW motor and 240 V 1-ph 50/60 Hz power and tapered outlet/inlet ports for 30 mm hose. Suppliers must confirm technical compliance, note any deviations, and provide lead time, warranty and CE/UKCA compliance details.

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