Tender

Provision of Underwater Engineering Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

09 Sep 2020 at 08:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Underwater Engineering Services" related to the repair and maintenance of ships, with a focus on services for Royal Navy and MOD vessels. This procurement falls under the category of repair and maintenance services of ships (CPV code 50241000) and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender has a value estimated at £6,000,000, and the submission deadline is set for 13th October 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 10th December 2020, lasting for two years with an option for an additional year. The services will be provided primarily in the South West region of the UK and internationally as required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in underwater engineering, diving services, and marine repair. Given the scale of the contract, companies that meet Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Diving at Work Regulations and possess relevant experience in marine services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method indicates a structured approach to supplier engagement, with invitations having been issued to five pre-selected providers, which may signify a competitive yet focused bidding process for potential contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Underwater Engineering Services

Notice Description

Repair and maintenance services of ships. The Salvage & Marine Operations Team, part of UK MOD, delivers Underwater Engineering services for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships and MOD Training Vessels both within the UK and Overseas. The team have a requirement to contract for a two year framework agreement (plus an additional single option year) for the provision of global commercial diving services which shall meet HSE Diving at Work Regulations 1997 as a minimum standard. Service activities will include but are not limited to: Classification Society In-Water Surveys, Inspection, Hull Blanking, repair and replacement of ship hull fittings and fixtures, wet welding, coating repairs, propeller polishing and hull fouling removal. Contractors On Deployed Operations (CONDO) policy will be applicable for defined overseas support requirements. Additional information: Invitations to Tender have now been issued to five potential providers that have previously successfully passed the Supplier Selection phase of this procurement. The Authority will not be accepting any further requests to participate in this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114fd1ae-a6a0-40c5-acec-b5ddb9ea1476
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Dec 2020 - 10 Dec 2022 2-3 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
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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Notice Documents

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