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707300450 - S&MOCB/9002 Second-Hand ROV, In-Service Support & Spares-CFCN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Jun 2023 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the purchase of a second-hand ROV system to Forum Energy Technologies (UK) Ltd. The contract involves the procurement of a survey vessel-related equipment package valued at £4,554,439. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement method under a single tender action, with a tender period ending on June 12, 2023, and a contract period starting from June 21, 2023, to June 20, 2025. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, has facilitated this procurement process in the goods category.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the South West region of the UK that specialise in survey vessel equipment to participate in the procurement process. Due to the nature of the contract being a single source contract, businesses with expertise in ROV systems and in-service support within the marine industry would be well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to Forum Energy Technologies (UK) Ltd, aims to support the Ministry of Defence's operational capabilities by ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and support services over the next two years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

707300450 - S&MOCB/9002 Second-Hand ROV, In-Service Support & Spares-CFCN

Notice Description

Placement of a Single Source Contract (Contract A) with Forum Energy Technologies (FET), the OEM of the Preowned Perry XLX-C work-class ROV system, rated to 2000m depth. The Single Source Contract is to include: The purchase of Preowned ROV Control cabin Launch and recovery system Winch and umbilical Ancillary support equipment Any initial rectification work needed to ensure that the ROV is safe to operate Minor upgrade to the survey systems 2 years in-service support package and; An initial 2-year spares package including replenishment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b288007-237a-439e-ad74-b9e7138e9e51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51165741-7ad7-47fb-be8c-956d7aae3fc4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34513550 - Survey vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,554,439 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,554,439 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2023 - 20 Jun 2025 2-3 years
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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