Planning

S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

21 Jun 2022 at 13:06

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is planning a procurement process titled "S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle". This initiative falls under the subsea equipment industry category and aims to secure a deep-water work class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) along with supporting equipment essential for its salvage operations. Interested parties should prepare their expressions of interest, detailing relevant products, capabilities, and experience within two weeks of the date of this notice, issued on 21 June 2022. The procurement method involves an e-Tendering system, with further market research planned following the initial response collection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subsea equipment, marine engineering, and related maintenance and repair services. Companies offering innovative technological solutions for high-resolution imaging and object manipulation capabilities suitable for deep-water operations are particularly well-suited for this tender. Engaging in this procurement can enhance business growth by positioning suppliers in a niche market that supports the UK Ministry of Defence's operational needs, thereby opening avenues for ongoing contracts and partnerships within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle

Notice Description

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team within the Ministry of Defence (MOD), have a potential requirement to procure a deep-water work class Remotely Operated Vehicle and supporting equipment in order to carry out its core salvage activities. The intent is that the ROV should be capable of object manipulation and high-resolution imagery up to a depth of 6000m. Companies who believe they could supply the intended procurement of equipment and support described above, are invited to respond to the above contact outlining the company's relevant products, capabilities and experience within two weeks of the issue date of this PIN. On receipt of responses, the Authority intends to conduct some further market research. A further PIN will be issued with more information on an Industry Day. Additional information: Companies who believe they could supply the intended procurement of equipment and support described below, are invited to respond to the above contact outlining the company's relevant products, capabilities and experience within two weeks of the issue date of this PIN. On receipt of responses, the Authority intends to conduct some further market research. A further PIN will be issued with more information on an Industry Day.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0348c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016931-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43135000 - Subsea equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Louise Charlton
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 URLs

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