Award

Provision of Differential Global Positioning Service to RN Hydro-graphic Surveying

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

18 Mar 2026 at 16:22

TenderUpdate

14 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Tender

14 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence involves the provision of Differential Global Positioning Service for RN Hydro-graphic Surveying under the category of Installation services of navigating equipment. This service is classified as a service procurement and pertains to the region UKK12, United Kingdom. The procurement follows a restricted procedure, with opportunities open for electronic and written submissions. The recent update detailed an active award to Oceaneering International Services Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Aberdeenshire, with the contract originally signed on 1st April 2022. The contract period has been extended by 24 months due to unforeseen strategic requirements in military asset positioning systems and delays in the Defence Investment Plan. The contract is valued at GBP 564,340, spanning a total duration of 2520 days.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in navigating equipment installation services, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated service solutions for hydrographic surveying equipment. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, with Ashley Case as the primary contact, seeks reliable and resilient service providers to meet the evolving requirements of the Royal Navy's strategic objectives. Businesses with capabilities in technical and economic criteria within the defence sector may find growth opportunities here. Potential suppliers should be prepared for compliance with electronic ordering and invoicing policies, fit for the intricate needs of defence positioning systems over long-term engagements.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Differential Global Positioning Service to RN Hydro-graphic Surveying

Notice Description

Provision of Differential Global Positioning Service to RN Hydro-graphic Surveying

Lot Information

Provision of Differential Global Positioning Service to RN Hydro-graphic Surveying

Provision of Differential Global Positioning Service to RN Hydro-graphic Surveying

Options: 1 Year OPTION to Extend

Renewal: To be considered nearer the time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e7d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024806-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51240000 - Installation services of navigating equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£564,340 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, NAVAL SHIPS SUPPORT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-02e7d0-2026-03-18T16:22:33Z",
    "date": "2026-03-18T16:22:33Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-02e7d0",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "701575418",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Provision of Differential Global Positioning Service to RN Hydro-graphic Surveying",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "51240000",
            "description": "Installation services of navigating equipment"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "Provision of Differential Global Positioning Service to RN Hydro-graphic Surveying",
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "unstructuredChanges": [
                    {
                        "oldValue": {
                            "date": "2021-11-01T12:00:00Z"
                        },
                        "newValue": {
                            "date": "2021-11-05T12:00:00Z"
                        },
                        "where": {
                            "section": "IV.2.2)"
                        }
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "status": "active",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Provision of Differential Global Positioning Service to RN Hydro-graphic Surveying",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2022-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2025-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "durationInDays": 1800
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "To be considered nearer the time."
                },
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 4,
                    "maximumCandidates": 6
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "1 Year OPTION to Extend"
                },
                "status": "active",
                "title": "Provision of Differential Global Positioning Service to RN Hydro-graphic Surveying"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKK11"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK11"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission",
            "written"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "economic",
                "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-11-01T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        },
        "techniques": {
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "periodRationale": "1 Option Year"
            }
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-30420",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence, Naval Ships Support",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence, Naval Ships Support"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "region": "UK",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Maria-gabriela.Muresan100@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html"
            },
            "additionalContactPoints": [
                {
                    "email": "maria-gabriela.muresan100@mod.gov.uk"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-5483",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "region": "UKK12",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ashley.case101@mod.gov.uk",
                "url": "https://findatenderservice.co.uk/",
                "name": "Ashley Case"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.contracts.mod.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "MINISTRY",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "02",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Defence"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-30421",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence,Naval Ships Support",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence,Naval Ships Support"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "mediationBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-177723",
            "name": "Oceaneering International Services Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Oceaneering International Services Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Aberdeenshire",
                "region": "UKM50",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-5483",
        "name": "Ministry of Defence"
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "024806-2026-701575418-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-177723",
                    "name": "Oceaneering International Services Limited"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "024806-2026-701575418-1",
            "awardID": "024806-2026-701575418-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 564340,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2022-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "period": {
                "durationInDays": 2520
            },
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "title": "Provision of Differential Global Positioning Service to RN Hydro-graphic Surveying",
                    "classification": {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "51240000",
                        "description": "Installation services of navigating equipment"
                    },
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKK12"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "amendments": [
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "Contract extended by 24 months, no other changes.",
                    "rationale": "Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: Two main unforeseen factors have necessitated the contract modification. First of these is the policy-backed requirement for redundancy and resilience in positioning systems for military assets, and second is the strategic and portfolio uncertainty related to the delayed publication of the Defence Investment Plan. Once issued, the Defence Investment Plan may lead to rapid and significant changes to the laydown of the Royal Navy hydrographic portfolio and associated equipment and capability requirements. This modification generates the time required for the evolving policy position to mature and any implications associated with the Defence Investment Plan to be understood and planned for."
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}