Meet the MoD at Seawork 2008

NOW CLOSED - cut off date 25th April 2008.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity for exhibitors to meet the MoD at this years Seawork, simply read below for more information and click on the link to complete the application form.

The BASS IPT (Boats and Sea Safety Integrated Project Team) are the Ministry of Defence (MoD) specialist team responsible for the procurement and support of all small boats, craft and sea safety equipment for both military and leisure purposes.

The BASS IPT will be in attendance at Seawork this year based at the DMA Stand (S3). As in recent years, they will be giving an Open Briefing in Conference Room 3 at 10:45 on Tuesday 10th June. This will cover their planned procurement programme for boats of all descriptions and associated equipment and sea safety items.

The presentation will also provide information on how to start up business with the MoD. Despite the majority of MoD work now being contracted out to Prime Suppliers, there are opportunities for firms with innovative ideas, services and equipment, or if this saves money, adds to safety or meets a new capability need. It must be stressed that the MoD have a small number of key suppliers, and much of the new equipment business will be done through these companies. However the MoD team will be able to advise whom to approach.

in addition to this briefing, the BASS IPT team, supported by specialists in boats engines and associated equipment, will be available to:

a)  Visit company stands for presentations / discussions with 15 / 20 minute sessions.
b)  Hold short discussions with companies to brief them on whether the MoD may have an interest in that company's products / 
     services. These meetings will be on the DMA Stand (S3), and last about 5 minutes.

It is also planned that MoD representatives from the Diving, Marine Propulsion, Marine Operations and Salvage IPT's will be present at the Exhibition. Please state on the form if you wish to see their representatives.

Exhibitors wishing to meet with the BASS team should submit the attached booking request to Fay Reeve by 25th April 2008. Please include your preferred time slot and the subject for discussion withe the BASS team (in no more than 50 words). Depending on these responses, there may not be enough time for them to meet all who bid at the Exhibition. The final decision on appointments will be made by the BASS team on MoD's perceived needs.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM