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708422450 - Underwater Engineering Services - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Aug 2023 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting suppliers to provide Underwater Engineering Services through a tender titled "708422450 - Underwater Engineering Services - RFI". This procurement falls under the industry category of Vessel Repair Services and Engineering Support Services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for August 30th, 2023. The opportunity is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Potential suppliers can participate by responding to the Request For Information (RFI) questionnaire by August 30th, 2023.

This tender for Underwater Engineering Services from the Ministry of Defence presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in commercial diving, technical inspection services of engineering structures, maritime safety inspection services, and diving services. Suppliers based in various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom are eligible to participate. Engaging in this market consultation can help businesses understand the potential procurement scope and contribute to shaping the final tender documentation in a fair and transparent manner.

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Notice Title

708422450 - Underwater Engineering Services - RFI

Notice Description

The delivery of worldwide Underwater Engineering Services (UES) to Royal Navy & Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels is managed by the Authority (Defence Equipment and Support Salvage and Marine Operations Delivery Team (SALMO DT) for the Ministry of Defence. The Authority requires one or more suppliers to deliver the following over an approximate seven-year contract including option years: - Provision of commercial diving services to UK Health and Safety Executive Diving at Work Regulations inland/inshore Approved Code of Practice both in the UK and overseas to conduct a range of underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair activities on HM ships. - Provision of services to review, update and generate new underwater engineering technical procedures, including the generation of engineering drawings and manufacturing data packs. - Provision of services to inspect, repair and manufacture, or supply specialist underwater engineering equipment including, but not limited to, hull aperture blanks, cofferdams, hull cleaning equipment and any other bespoke items required to fulfil underwater engineering tasks. This Request For Information and accompanying information is being made publicly available to any organisations which are able to supply Underwater Engineering Services. This is a market consultation. The purpose is to advise suppliers of the potential Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) procurement, gain an understanding of the market appetite for supplying these services, and seek feedback from potential suppliers that may inform the final procurement approach to the services. This builds on a commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final requirement and tender documentation in a fair and transparent manner. To view this notice and questionnaire, please visit https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56768 Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding response to this RFI questionnaire only at any time prior to 17:00hrs (UK time) Wednesday 23rd August 2023. Questions must be submitted via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk. The completed questionnaire should be returned via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by the response deadline of 17:00hrs (UK time) Wednesday 30th August 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-215b1bb4-d81d-4147-a2bb-f79a46ca1a13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa57a267-4d20-4390-9fd1-a7973c83cb32
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

50241100 - Vessel repair services

71336000 - Engineering support services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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