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Wreck Management Research Contract CF AC

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Jul 2023 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has awarded a contract for Wreck Management Research to ABL London Limited. This contract involves providing Historic Desk Based Assessments (H-BDAs) for MOD-owned legacy wrecks, with an estimated value of £723,250. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method known as Competitive procedure with negotiation and has a contract period starting from June 6, 2023, until March 31, 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in archaeological services, particularly those experienced in conducting assessments and surveys for wrecks, to engage and collaborate with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in maritime archaeology may find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their operations and contributing to environmental risk reduction efforts in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wreck Management Research Contract CF AC

Notice Description

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has the responsibility on behalf of Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ) to carry out assessments, surveys and (if required) interventions on MOD-owned wrecks to reduce the risk of danger to the environment. The SALMO Team has placed a contact with a single contractor or contracting entity for the provision of Historic Desk Based Assessments (H-BDAs) for a portfolio of MOD-owned legacy wrecks. For the purpose of this Contract Notice, a legacy wreck is defined to mean a vessel that has been located on the seabed for at least 40 (forty) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06a4f777-4b3d-40cb-9b60-8169bfa11d56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6812fe8f-eead-4a77-9117-6ef6f0b1a959
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£723,250 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£723,250 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABL LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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