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ROV Operational Training Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 09:32

Tender

20 Jul 2023 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking to award a contract for the procurement of an Operational Training Package for work class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) operators. This tender is classified under the industry category of technical training services and pertains to unmanned underwater vehicles. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently active with the end date for submissions set on 11 August 2023, followed by invitations for the second stage on 15 September 2023. The deadline for bid validity is 30 November 2023. The procurement method being utilised is a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical training and underwater vehicle operations. Companies that can provide ROV operator training to IMCA standards are well-positioned to compete. Given the value of the contract, estimated at £1,500,000 GBP with options for additional years, both small and large firms have the potential to benefit, particularly those with expertise in delivering high-quality technical training services. The MoD's procurement process ensures a fair and competitive environment, making it an attractive opportunity for capable suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Title

ROV Operational Training Contract

Notice Description

This is a contract to provide training for pilots of the SALMO ROV fleet.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Training of pilots of Remotely Operated Vehicles to IMCA standards.

Options: 2x 1 year additional option years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e3df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008888-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

63726620 - ROV services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
huw.davies140@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

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