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Provision of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Spares and In Service Support

Ministry of Defence

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09 Jul 2024 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, represented by the Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) department, has decided to negotiate a contract with Forum Energy Technologies (UK) Ltd for the provision of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Spares, and In Service Support. The contract has an estimated value of £18M and a duration of 2 years and 9 months. This procurement process falls under the main procurement category of goods and is classified as the procurement of a Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicle (WROV) for underwater operations. The procurement method used is limited with a rationale that only a specific economic operator can provide the required technical specifications, justifying the negotiation without public notice.

This tender opportunity, led by the Ministry of Defence, caters to businesses specializing in unmanned underwater vehicles and marine technology. The contract presents an opportunity for suppliers with expertise in underwater robotics and support services. Businesses must be capable of meeting the specific technical requirements outlined by SALMO, including depth rating, payload capacity, operating system capabilities, and UK Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) criteria. For businesses seeking growth opportunities in national security and defence procurement, this tender provides a strategic entry point into supplying essential equipment to governmental authorities while adhering to stringent technical standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Spares and In Service Support

Notice Description

Procurement of a Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicle (WROV) with the provision of spares and in-service support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicle (WROV) with the provision of spares and in-service support.

Procurement Information

Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO), part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract (711300452) to Forum Energy Technology (UK) Ltd ('FET') for the provision of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Spares and In Service Support. The contract has an estimated value of PS18M and a duration of 2 years and 9 months. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 7(1)(a) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulation (DSPCR) 2011 for national security reasons. SALMO have determined that currently only FET can supply the ROV that fully meets all the Key User Requirements (KUR's) which are: Depth rating and ability to upgrade to threshold; Payload Capacity; Operating System and INS - ability to dynamically position; UK Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047bd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020874-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

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