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S&MOCB/3390 Wreck Management Research Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Jul 2023 at 11:55

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13 Sep 2022 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, UK, has awarded the "Wreck Management Research Contract" for historic desk-based assessments of MOD-owned wrecks to ABL London Limited. The contract covers producing assessments for legacy wrecks, creating a comprehensive database, and providing expert advice. The procurement method was selective with a competitive procedure and negotiation.

This tender opportunity involves a 3-year contract starting April 1, 2023, valued at £780,000. Potential business competitors should note the contract commencement date, contract value, and submission deadline to express interest. Businesses offering research and marine services, particularly in archaeology, are well-suited to compete for this contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

S&MOCB/3390 Wreck Management Research Contract

Notice Description

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has the responsibility on behalf of Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ) to carry out assessments, surveys and (if required) interventions on MOD-owned wrecks to reduce the risk of danger to the environment. The SALMO Team intends to put in place a contact with a single contractor or contracting entity for the provision of Historic Desk Based Assessments (H-BDAs) for a portfolio of MOD-owned legacy wrecks. For the purpose of this Contract Notice, a legacy wreck is defined to mean a vessel that has been located on the seabed for at least 40 (forty) years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has the responsibility on behalf of Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ) to carry out assessments, surveys and (if required) interventions on MOD-owned wrecks to reduce the risk of danger to the environment. The SALMO Team has put in place a contract for the provision of Historic Desk Based Assessments (H-BDAs) for a portfolio of MOD-owned legacy wrecks. For the purpose of this Contract Notice, a legacy wreck is defined to mean a vessel that has been located on the seabed for at least 40 (forty) years. Services under this contract include: 1. Produce H-BDAs for 482 (four hundred and eighty-two) legacy wrecks and identify any likely environmental and safety hazards caused by pollutants and/ or ammunition. The H-DBAs should comprise a comprehensive study of the wrecks based on an analysis of primarily archival material and, where appropriate, secondary sources. Note: this is a desk-based requirement and there is not a requirement to provide diving services on the wrecks. 2. Produce a single comprehensive information database based on the set of H-DBAs suitable for migration into a Geographical Information System (GIS). 3. Provide expert ad-hoc advice and support for historical and/ or archaeological requirements. Note: for the avoidance of doubt, all ad-hoc tasks shall be instructed at the sole discretion of the Authority and therefore there is no guarantee of ad-hoc tasks under this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03680c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019617-2023
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
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£723,250 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABL LONDON

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