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title: "GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication"
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# GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication

Buyer: MOD, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47c42a12-872b-4f78-bb9e-ea3020033a8b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the UK Ministry of Defence's Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) team, which has issued a tender titled "GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication". This requirement involves the fabrication of a steel interface frame designed to support an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system on a vessel and is classified under the industry category of deck-fabrication work. The tender period concluded on 21st July 2020, with the associated contract scheduled to run from 22nd July 2020 to 25th August 2020, in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £28,918.04 and was awarded to Southampton Marine Services Limited on the same date as the tender closure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in fabrication and structural engineering, particularly those capable of producing high-quality marine equipment. Companies with expertise in designing and building robust, portable structures that can withstand marine conditions would be particularly well-suited to similar contracts. Furthermore, suppliers who can effectively meet the engineering specifications outlined by the Ministry of Defence may find ongoing opportunities within this sector as the demand for marine operational capabilities persists.

## Notice

The Salvage & Marine Operations Team, part of UK MOD, has a requirement for the manufacturing of a steel interface frame in accordance with a detailed specification and engineering drawing pack to enable the mounting of a containerised autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system onto the aft deck of a chartered vessel. The load bearing frame is required to meet the static and dynamic forces exerted by the motions of a vessel in a seaway and when the AUV launch & recovery system is in its deployed configuration. The frame should be portable, capable of being lifted into position by crane and secured in position by means of standard container fittings. Additional Information - This requirement is being met by issuing Requests for Quotes (RFQ) from a shortlist of suppliers and any other suppliers wishing to participate. The Authority shall invite a minimum of three suppliers to tender for this requirement. Suppliers interested in receiving an RFQ should notify Beth.Weaver101@mod.gov.uk via email by 17:00 on 25th May 2020. 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 'GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa51529-932a-40df-9d4d-871545bccb7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2020 - 25 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,918 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,918 |
| 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 | MOD, 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 | SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45262423 - Deck-fabrication work

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2020 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa51529-932a-40df-9d4d-871545bccb7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa51529-932a-40df-9d4d-871545bccb7d
  20th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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