Planning

S&MOCB/9005 - Procurement of a Traction Winch

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

09 Jan 2025 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in the planning stages for the procurement of a Traction Winch, as noted in the Prior Information Notice (PIN). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the defence sector, and will involve a deep-sea winch system. The procurement is being spearheaded by the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) – Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team, based in Bristol, UK. Key dates to note include the submission deadline for expressions of interest by Friday 31st January 2025, and a potential contract notice and award in the financial year 2025/2026. The procurement method is primarily market research to inform the subsequent tender process.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in subsea equipment, particularly those capable of providing a deep-sea winch system with a depth capability of up to 6000m. Firms that can deliver comprehensive solutions, including spooling systems, active heave compensation, and power sources, will find this tender especially relevant. Companies with the ability to ensure the system can be readily deployable via road transportation and air freight, and those established as UK prime contractors, will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process could provide growth opportunities by securing a substantial contract with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

S&MOCB/9005 - Procurement of a Traction Winch

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise Industry that Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) - Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team are undertaking Market Research for a traction winch capability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SALMO Team within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) have a potential requirement to procure a deep-sea winch system, in order to carry out its core salvage activities. The intent is that the system should be capable of object recovery to a depth of 6000m. The intended procurement is for one stand-alone winch system capable to 6000m, including spooling system, active heave compensation and power source. The system is to be readily deployable via road transportation and air freight. There is a requirement for the system to be procured and supported via a UK prime contractor. The next stage will be to invite interested companies to outline their ability to fulfil the capability to the Authority. If you are interested in attending, please submit expressions of interest to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by Friday 31st January 2025. SALMO plan to issue a contract notice and contract award for this requirement in financial year 2025/2026. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, neither SALMO nor the MOD are committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the information stated in this PIN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cec2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000726-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

42141410 - Winches

43135000 - Subsea equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Huw Davies
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

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