--- title: "S&MOCB/3374 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-098c3d57-55e3-426d-9efa-95be0dc842d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-098c3d57-55e3-426d-9efa-95be0dc842d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-098c3d57-55e3-426d-9efa-95be0dc842d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-098c3d57-55e3-426d-9efa-95be0dc842d8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)" published: "2020-03-01" --- # S&MOCB/3374 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-098c3d57-55e3-426d-9efa-95be0dc842d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-098c3d57-55e3-426d-9efa-95be0dc842d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-098c3d57-55e3-426d-9efa-95be0dc842d8.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Ships, Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) team, is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "S&MOCB/3374 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services." This contract falls under the category of repair and maintenance services, with an estimated value of £6 million. The tender period is active and will close on 12th July 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 22nd July 2020 and lasting until 21st July 2022. Services are required for both the UK and overseas, in compliance with HSE Diving at Work Regulations 1997. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in underwater engineering and diving services. Companies specialising in in-water surveys, hull repairs, and maintenance are well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those with expertise in maritime operations. The framework agreement for the provision of these services is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence within defence contracts and provide valuable services to the Royal Navy and MOD Training Vessels. ## Notice 'The Salvage & Marine Operations Team, part of UK MOD, delivers Underwater Engineering services for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships and MOD Training Vessels both within the UK and Overseas. The team have a requirement to contract for a two year framework agreement (with a single option year) for the provision of global commercial diving services which shall meet HSE Diving at Work Regulations 1997 as a minimum standard. Service activities will include but are not limited to: Classification Society In-Water Surveys, Inspection, Hull Blanking, repair and replacement of ship hull fittings and fixtures, wet welding, coating repairs, propeller polishing and hull fouling removal. Contractors On Deployed Operations (CONDO) policy will be applicable for defined overseas support requirements. In issuing this PIN, the MOD is not committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the strategy stated in this PIN. Any related future procurement activity will be in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.' Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Repair and maintenance services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a11061-793c-4d35-ae24-a9d668dab45e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jul 2020 - 21 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO) | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2020 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a11061-793c-4d35-ae24-a9d668dab45e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a11061-793c-4d35-ae24-a9d668dab45e 1st March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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