--- title: "708422450 - Underwater Engineering Services - RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-215b1bb4-d81d-4147-a2bb-f79a46ca1a13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-215b1bb4-d81d-4147-a2bb-f79a46ca1a13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-215b1bb4-d81d-4147-a2bb-f79a46ca1a13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-215b1bb4-d81d-4147-a2bb-f79a46ca1a13.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-08-08" --- # 708422450 - Underwater Engineering Services - RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-215b1bb4-d81d-4147-a2bb-f79a46ca1a13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-215b1bb4-d81d-4147-a2bb-f79a46ca1a13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-215b1bb4-d81d-4147-a2bb-f79a46ca1a13.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is inviting suppliers to provide Underwater Engineering Services through a tender titled "708422450 - Underwater Engineering Services - RFI". This procurement falls under the industry category of Vessel Repair Services and Engineering Support Services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for August 30th, 2023. The opportunity is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Potential suppliers can participate by responding to the Request For Information (RFI) questionnaire by August 30th, 2023. This tender for Underwater Engineering Services from the Ministry of Defence presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in commercial diving, technical inspection services of engineering structures, maritime safety inspection services, and diving services. Suppliers based in various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom are eligible to participate. Engaging in this market consultation can help businesses understand the potential procurement scope and contribute to shaping the final tender documentation in a fair and transparent manner. ## Notice The delivery of worldwide Underwater Engineering Services (UES) to Royal Navy & Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels is managed by the Authority (Defence Equipment and Support Salvage and Marine Operations Delivery Team (SALMO DT) for the Ministry of Defence. The Authority requires one or more suppliers to deliver the following over an approximate seven-year contract including option years: - Provision of commercial diving services to UK Health and Safety Executive Diving at Work Regulations inland/inshore Approved Code of Practice both in the UK and overseas to conduct a range of underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair activities on HM ships. - Provision of services to review, update and generate new underwater engineering technical procedures, including the generation of engineering drawings and manufacturing data packs. - Provision of services to inspect, repair and manufacture, or supply specialist underwater engineering equipment including, but not limited to, hull aperture blanks, cofferdams, hull cleaning equipment and any other bespoke items required to fulfil underwater engineering tasks. This Request For Information and accompanying information is being made publicly available to any organisations which are able to supply Underwater Engineering Services. This is a market consultation. The purpose is to advise suppliers of the potential Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) procurement, gain an understanding of the market appetite for supplying these services, and seek feedback from potential suppliers that may inform the final procurement approach to the services. This builds on a commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final requirement and tender documentation in a fair and transparent manner. To view this notice and questionnaire, please visit https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56768 Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding response to this RFI questionnaire only at any time prior to 17:00hrs (UK time) Wednesday 23rd August 2023. Questions must be submitted via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk. The completed questionnaire should be returned via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by the response deadline of 17:00hrs (UK time) Wednesday 30th August 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa57a267-4d20-4390-9fd1-a7973c83cb32 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 50241100 - Vessel repair services - 71336000 - Engineering support services - 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures - 71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2023 at 14:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa57a267-4d20-4390-9fd1-a7973c83cb32 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa57a267-4d20-4390-9fd1-a7973c83cb32 8th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56768 DSP notice: ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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