Planning

S&MOCB/3417 Survey and Assessment of Remaining Hydrocarbons on the Wreck of the RFA ATHELMONARCH

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

21 Jul 2022 at 15:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender for a project titled "S&MOCB/3417 Survey and Assessment of Remaining Hydrocarbons on the Wreck of the RFA ATHELMONARCH," primarily focused on hydrographic surveying services. Located off the coast of Israel, this procurement falls under the planning stage, with key engagement deadlines set for the 12th of August 2022. Potential suppliers are being encouraged to respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by this date in order to provide insights that will help develop a comprehensive procurement strategy.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in hydrographic surveying and related fields to engage with the UK Ministry of Defence. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and skills in conducting submarine assessments and environmental surveys are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this RFI may allow suppliers to influence procurement requirements and showcase alternative solutions, ultimately enhancing their chances in any potential formal procurement processes that follow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S&MOCB/3417 Survey and Assessment of Remaining Hydrocarbons on the Wreck of the RFA ATHELMONARCH

Notice Description

Potential Opportunity: The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), wish to inform potential suppliers of an intended procurement to acquire the services of a suitably skilled and qualified supplier to undertake a survey of the wreck of the World War Two oil tanker RFA Athelmonarch, located off the coast of Israel, in order to assess the condition of the vessel and quantify any potential hydrocarbons remaining onboard to directly inform its future management. This RFI Notice has been published, as an initial enquiry only, to obtain information from potential suppliers and/ or independent experts to develop a robust requirement and procurement/ commercial strategy. This RFI is not a commitment to launch a formal procurement procedure or to ask potential suppliers to express an interest in the requirement. Link to the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) Opportunity Listing and RFI Notice: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54506. RFI Notice Key Dates: RFI responses must be submitted electronically via DESShipsComrcl-SALMO-Multiuser@mod.gov.uk by 12:00 on the 12 August 2022. Additional Information: This RFI will give potential suppliers the opportunity to comment on the proposed requirement and perhaps offer alternative solutions which might produce better value for money. The Authority reserves the right to choose not to approach the market for formal expressions of interest, and if potential suppliers choose to act on any information, it is entirely at their own risk. Any resulting formal procurement procedure will be conducted competitively. Potential suppliers will bear all costs associated with preparing and submitting the RFI responses. The Authority will not be liable for the costs of any work or effort incurred by potential suppliers participating in this RFI, including where the Authority decides not to launch a formal procurement procedure. The Authority reserves the right to seek clarification or additional documents in respect of potential suppliers' responses where necessary. Potential suppliers' responses to an RFI may be marked as commercially sensitive if they include technical, financial or other commercially sensitive information. No RFI responses provided by potential suppliers will be carried forward, used or acknowledged for the purpose of evaluating the potential supplier in any subsequent formal procurement procedure. If a potential supplier does not respond to this RFI, it will not prevent their participation in any subsequent formal procurement procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e08cbd0-5534-46f0-96b8-346cf8cb25b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19531028-469a-4955-b908-c4e0fea5147e
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services

71354400 - Hydrographic services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2022Expired
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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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