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Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Vehicles

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Sep 2024 at 06:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Vehicles," falling under the industry category of "Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances." The contracting process was finalised with the award of a contract to Forum Energy Technology (UK) Ltd. The procurement, governed by the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulation 2011, was conducted through a limited procurement method due to technical reasons and the absence of competition. The contract, valued at £18 million, was signed on 18th September 2024 and will span over 2 years and 9 months. The Remotely Operated Vehicle will be deployed in various UK regions for defence operations, with the primary focus on manufacturing and in-service support and maintenance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and maintenance of high-precision, technically advanced remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Companies specialising in defence-related technology and with capabilities to meet stringent technical requirements are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Moreover, this contract underscores the potential for growth within the defence sector, especially for businesses that can deliver unique technical solutions and ensure operational readiness of equipment under challenging conditions.

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Notice Title

Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Vehicles

Notice Description

Procurement and in service support and maintenance of Remotely Operated Vehicle for defence operations

Procurement Information

Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO), part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, has awarded 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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029923-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

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
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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

FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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