Award

713539451 - HMS CASSANDRA Wreck Survey

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

25 Jun 2025 at 08:54

Award Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2024 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the HMS CASSANDRA Wreck Survey has concluded with the Ministry of Defence awarding the contract to CWAVES Limited. This contract involves quantity surveying services, particularly focusing on a wreck survey of HMS CASSANDRA near Vilsandi, Estonia. The awarding stage was finalised on 25th June 2025, following an earlier tender period ending on 11th March 2025. The Ministry of Defence, situated in Bristol, was the buyer, utilising a restricted procedure for selecting the supplier. The contract, valued at £791,666.67, runs from 8th May to 2nd September 2025, covering operations across multiple locations including the United Kingdom and European territories.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in marine survey services, ROV operations, and environmental management. Given the contract's focus on providing a turnkey survey solution, it is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in underwater surveying and environmental compliance. The Ministry of Defence sought expressions of interest ahead of the award, fostering competitive participation from capable firms. Businesses equipped with the necessary permissions and environmental protection measures can leverage such opportunities for expansion in the maritime surveying industry. The involvement in a diverse geographic scope further broadens potential for international growth and partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

713539451 - HMS CASSANDRA Wreck Survey

Notice Description

713539451 - HMS CASSANDRA Wreck Survey Awarded Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f5e8ffc-c9d9-4ddd-9e35-254e33608253
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ad1b90-83d6-4c67-8ee1-dd9c5e39d9c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£791,666 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£791,666 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 2 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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
Elizabeth Stephens
Contact Email
desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CWAVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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