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title: "Framework Contract for the Provision of Subsea Equipment and Support"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)"
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# Framework Contract for the Provision of Subsea Equipment and Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29296cff-c90b-489e-8e68-10f9dd54e456

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) is seeking a contractor through a selective procurement method for a framework contract titled "Framework Contract for the Provision of Subsea Equipment and Support". This contract, valued at £10 million, aims to provide technical assistance, spares, and logistics support related to subsea equipment operations, which are critical for servicing warships and responding to marine incidents. The tender process is complete, with the contract awarded on 28th March 2017, and the contract period extending from 29th March 2017 to 27th March 2021, located in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subsea equipment and support services, particularly those with expertise in technical operations, repair, and integration of complex equipment systems. Firms with capabilities in offshore survey and equipment logistics would be especially well-suited to leverage this contract, potentially leading to further projects and partnerships within the defence and marine sectors as the Ministry of Defence seeks to enhance its operational capacity.

## Notice

Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) owns and operates Subsea Equipment to fulfil a variety of roles including support to; in service warships and submarines, responding to marine incidents and management of potentially polluting shipwrecks. The equipment operates with a variety of tracking systems and tools packages as required by the task. The equipment is operated by S&MO however a Contractor with demonstrable specialist knowledge of subsea equipment is required to assist in the support of this capability. The support required includes provision of spares, technical assistance for mobilisation, repair and integration of new equipment, offshore surveyor support, hire or supply of task specific tooling and logistics support. 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: Subsea equipment.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2fbf0d-4a3d-40bc-8802-e43bd12633bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2017 - 27 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JFD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43135000 - Subsea equipment

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2017 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2fbf0d-4a3d-40bc-8802-e43bd12633bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2fbf0d-4a3d-40bc-8802-e43bd12633bd
  3rd April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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