Tender

708422450 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Nov 2024 at 11:15

Tender Notice
Planning

15 May 2024 at 10:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking registrations of interest for the provision of underwater engineering services, managed by Defence, Equipment and Security's (DE&S) Salvage and Marine Operations Delivery Team (SALMO DT). The procurement remains at the tender stage with key deadlines, including the tender submission deadline on 19th December 2024. This opportunity encompasses vessel repair and engineering support services both within and outside the United Kingdom, with a contract period running from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2032. It is structured into two lots: Lot 1 for services within the UK, valued at an estimated £6.2 million, and Lot 2 for services outside the UK, with an estimated value of £65 million. The procurement method indicated is a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold.

This tender presents substantial prospects for businesses involved in underwater engineering and ancillary services, including diving, technical inspections, and the manufacture or supply of specialist equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies executing these services will support the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms, fostering long-term stable engagements with the MoD. To be competitive, firms should demonstrate capabilities such as compliance with UK's Health and Safety Executive Diving Regulations and prior experience in conducting underwater maintenance, repair activities, and generating technical engineering documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

708422450 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services

Notice Description

Further to Prior Information Notice (PIN) (2024/S 000-009553 and tender_376292/1355807), the Authority has a requirement for the Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) and is inviting registrations of interest from Potential Providers through completion and submission of a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ). To view this Defence Opportunity and access the DPQQ please visit: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56768 Underwater Engineering Services (UES) in the United Kingdom and worldwide, is carried out to support the Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) platforms and is managed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by the Authority (Defence, Equipment and Security (DE&S)), (Salvage and Marine Operations Delivery Team (SALMO DT)). 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. The requirement is split into two (2) lots: Lot 1 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) within the United Kingdom (UK), and Lot 2 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) outside of the United Kingdom. Potential Providers may register an interest in Lot 1, Lot 2 or Lot 1 and Lot 2. The indicative value of Lot 1 (within the United Kingdom) is PS6.2 million pounds and Lot 2 (outside of United Kingdom) is PS65 million pounds. The values shown in relation to Lot 1 and Lot 2 are estimates only of the potential total value of any resultant Framework Contract(s). The Authority may order or place tasks to a total value less than the estimated values and shall not be bound to place any orders or tasks under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The Authority provides no guarantee of any throughput of work under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resultant Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed, there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Potential Providers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f341c67-514e-4d8f-8b24-a255bf7d8fe7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc98879-5cd3-4c9d-b5e2-82337433be6a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
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
Ministry of Defence
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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