Planning

Provision of South Atlantic Islands Maritime Engineering, Diving, and Salvage Services

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 15:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, focusing on the provision of Maritime Engineering, Diving, and Salvage Services in the South Atlantic Islands. The buying organisation is Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2027, with the potential to extend until 31st March 2032. A future notice is expected by 31st March 2026. The procurement falls within the service category, specifically relating to engineering and diving services, and involves locations in both the Falkland Islands and the United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £5 million, with an additional gross amount up to £6 million, and the procurement process has been deemed above threshold, indicating substantial scope and value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs, as the project scope discussed is large and financially substantial. Businesses specialising in maritime engineering, diving services, and related engineering disciplines will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The nature of the work, involving complex logistical and operational challenges across multiple regions, particularly the South Atlantic Islands, aligns with firms holding expertise in international maritime operations and services. Additionally, the defence and security regime highlights the potential for businesses in these sectors to capitalise on growth and the extension potential of the contract suggests ongoing opportunities for collaboration and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of South Atlantic Islands Maritime Engineering, Diving, and Salvage Services

Notice Description

This potential requirement would be for the provision of Maritime Engineering, Diving, and Salvage Services in the South Atlantic Islands.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051950
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023421-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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