Planning

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

27 Jul 2022 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently planning the procurement of a Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) and associated support equipment, under the title "S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle". This procurement falls within the subsea equipment industry category and is intended to serve core salvage operations. Interested parties should note that presentations will be held at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, for which invitations will be sent out starting the week of 15 August 2022. Companies wishing to present must register their interest within two weeks following the issuance of the Prior Information Notice dated 21 June 2022, with the indicative contract award timeframe expected during the financial year 2023/2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the subsea equipment and marine services sectors, particularly those specialising in ROV technology, maintenance, and training solutions. Companies equipped to demonstrate their capabilities in high-depth operations and support mechanisms are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Those not previously engaged in the initial expression of interest are still eligible to participate, thereby broadening the competitive landscape for innovative and capable providers in the industry.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Following the issue of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) on 21st June 2022, DE&S - Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team would like to thank all companies that expressed an interest in supplying the intended procurement of equipment and support as described below. This 2nd PIN is to advise Industry that the next stage of Market Research will be to invite interested companies individually to MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, to present their capability to the Authority. A contact from the Authority will be in touch with all parties individually week commencing 15 August 22 to offer a slot to two company representatives, week commencing either 22th or 29nd August 2022. A list of identical questions the Authority wish to ask Industry will be issued to companies no later than a week prior to their presentation date. Companies that did not submit an expression of interest at PIN 1 and have an interest in this requirement can still register if they want to present their capabilities and must do so no later than 2 weeks following the issue of this PIN in order to be invited to present at Abbey Wood. Additional information: The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team within the Ministry of Defence (MOD), have a potential requirement procure a deep-water work class Remotely Operating 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. The intended procurement is for at least one deep-water, work class Remotely Operated Vehicle system including the vehicle, launch and recovery system, control, workshop and support containers and is to be readily deployable through standardized freight transport. The intent is also to procure a training and an in-service support solution package for at least one year. SALMO plans to issue a contract notice for this requirement subject to the agreement of funding within the current financial year 2022/2023. Indicative contract award timeframe would be during financial year 2023/2024. In issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) and engaging with the market, neither SALMO nor MoD are committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the information stated in this PIN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03569d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020515-2022
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
27 Jul 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

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

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