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713494450 - Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors (In-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair & replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited).

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Dec 2024 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), through its Defence Equipment & Support division's Ships Support sector, has completed the award stage of a contract for the maintenance and provision of oceanographic sensors. The contract, titled "Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors," involves in-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair, and replacement of sensors made by AML Oceanographic Limited, which are used in Royal Navy Multibeam Echo Sounders. The contract, awarded to Ocean Scientific International Limited (OSIL), will span five years, with an estimated value of £450,000. The physical location for this project is OSIL's facility in Havant, UKJ31. The procurement process was carried out through a limited award procedure without prior call for competition, justified by the technical reasons under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and hydrographic instruments sectors, particularly those with expertise in oceanographic sensor technology and maintenance services. Companies that can offer specialised support in calibration and repair, or those looking to engage in long-term, stable contracts within the defence sector, will find this tender beneficial. As the awarded contract specifically involves a seasoned supplier, Ocean Scientific International Limited, businesses that can offer complementary services or potential subcontracting arrangements may also find growth opportunities in this collaboration.

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Notice Title

713494450 - Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors (In-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair & replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited).

Notice Description

Defence Equipment & Support, Ships Support (Hydrographic and Patrol), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a Maintenance and Provision of Oceanographic Sensors contract to Ocean Scientific International Limited (OSIL) to enable in-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair and replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited (AML) used in Royal Navy Multibeam Echo Sounders. The contract will be for 5 years and have an estimated value of PS450,000.00 In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the 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 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for technical reasons. This is because AML has confirmed that OSIL is the only supplier in the UK authorised by AML to distribute and calibrate its equipment. OSIL has access to AML standard operating procedure, technical support and tooling and equipment needed for the correct calibration, functioning and longevity of the equipment, and has provided in-service support to the capability since 2008.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair and replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited (AML) used in Royal Navy Multibeam Echo Sounders.

Procurement Information

Defence Equipment & Support, Ships Support (Hydrographic and Patrol), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a Maintenance and Provision of Oceanographic Sensors contract to Ocean Scientific International Limited (OSIL) to enable in-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair and replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited (AML) used in Royal Navy Multibeam Echo Sounders. The contract will be for 5 years and have an estimated value of PS450,000.00 In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the 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 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for technical reasons. This is because AML has confirmed that OSIL is the only supplier in the UK authorised by AML to distribute and calibrate its equipment. OSIL has access to AML standard operating procedure, technical support and tooling and equipment needed for the correct calibration, functioning and longevity of the equipment, and has provided in-service support to the capability since 2008.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c751
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040002-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Keith Pratlett
Contact Email
keith.pratlett610@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001647773

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
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEAN SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL

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