Tender

Launch and Recovery Training Aid

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 May 2023 at 11:34

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17 May 2023 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a 'Launch and Recovery Training Aid' within the goods category of the surveying instruments industry. The procurement involves a training aid for deployment in launch and recovery operations, manufactured to specific dimensions and technical requirements. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 16th June 2023. The contract period is from 28th July 2023 to 29th January 2024 with delivery addresses in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender offers an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to compete. Businesses capable of providing heavy-duty plastic manufacturing, buoyancy adjustments, and dummy body replication are well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement creates a chance for businesses to contribute to deep-water survey capabilities and support training efforts in launch and recovery operations for large offshore vessels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Launch and Recovery Training Aid

Notice Description

SALMO deliver a deep-water survey capability using two Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV). The Authority are looking to procure a training aid to be solely used in launch and recovery operations. The vehicle will need to be provisioned of a dummy HUGIN body, manufactured in heavy-duty plastic, including the provision to adjust buoyancy by adding weights. Additional information: Statement of Technical Requirement for 'Training Aid' AUV for Training Requirements Overall Requirement A 'Training Aid' Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). That being a vehicle that contains no electronics at all but displays the same passive characteristics of a 'real' AUV whilst on the surface. Is positively buoyant, but which can be trimmed to match the local environmental conditions (To have a freeboard whilst on the surface of between 100-150mm adjustable by trim weights). Should contain a method of recovery which can be used in conjunction with the current KM9 and KM11 Stinger Launch & Recovery (LARS) systems via a nose rope recovery system and winch. Should contain a light and SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) accredited reflective tape for ease of location during hours of darkness and be painted in a dayglow colour. In essence a more economical vehicle for the sole purpose of training mother ship bridge crew in the manoeuvring of either new or unaccustomed large offshore vessels around the AUV in the water and Launch and Recovery deck teams without compromising and exposing to unnecessary risk expensive and operationally required equipment. Vehicle Requirements: 1. Port of Delivery/ Redelivery. Requirement Description a. The vehicle shall be delivered to Riverside, Avonmouth. Threshold / Essential Vehicle should be delivered to Riverside, or a port to embark upon a vessel suitable for all parties concerned. 2. Life Expectancy. Requirement Description a. 5 years or if the vehicle requires uneconomical repairs b. To be built with ease of repair/replacement of parts in mind Threshold / Essential Vehicle should be easily repairable with like for like swapping of consumables of stock already held. 3. Vehicle dimensions. Requirement Description a. Length - NLT 5.0m -NMT 5.5m b. Diameter - NLT 0.7m - NMT 0.8m c. Weight - NLT1400kg - NMT 1550kg (In Air) Threshold / Essential Dimensions based on Launch & Recovery systems already in use that the 'dummy' vehicle would be used in conjunction with. Technical Requirements: 4. Vehicle Type a. The vehicle must have similar characteristics to that of a HUGIN AUV whilst on the surface in relation to its trim but is to always remain positively buoyant. Removable trim weights should be available to alter the trim of the vehicle to suit the local environmental conditions. b. The vehicle should contain no working electronics, battery storage systems or propulsion systems. No Communication systems required. Threshold / Essential Vehicle must have the same characteristics on the surface as the HUGIN AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) operated by SALMO (Salvage and Marine Operations) already. 5. Launch a. The Vehicle should be capable of being launched from the LARS systems already operated by SALMO. Note: The AUVs are launched from 30' & 40' DNV certified containers which integrate to the Vessel via Authority supplied integration frames that extends out over the transom by approx. 200mm for vehicle

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36aaaf99-d9ce-4f19-ba38-f1f16596ae77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08971508-d256-4554-af6f-28c18bd1eb44
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38296000 - Surveying instruments

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2023 - 29 Jan 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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