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title: "AUV Frame Fabrication"
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# AUV Frame Fabrication

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-480684a8-74f1-459c-978a-524403229c41

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "AUV Frame Fabrication," initiated by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the South West of England, focuses on the fabrication of a steel interface frame for an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system. This requirement is classified under fabrication work and deck-fabrication work, with an overall budget of £40,000. The tender period concluded on 25th May 2020, while the contract period is set to run from 15th June 2020 to 14th August 2020. The procurement method employed for this process is an Accelerated Restricted procedure, aimed at inviting a minimum of three suppliers to participate.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in fabrication, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in steel work or marine engineering. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in producing load-bearing structures capable of withstanding dynamic forces at sea are well-suited to compete for this contract. The MOD's emphasis on detailed specifications makes this tender an ideal match for suppliers with a proven track record in meeting precise engineering requirements.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d55d19-6f5c-4381-92a9-76cc1a6c9afe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - ACCELERATED_RESTRICTED |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2020 - 25 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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

- 15 Oct 2021 at 07:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d55d19-6f5c-4381-92a9-76cc1a6c9afe
- 9 Sep 2020 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d55d19-6f5c-4381-92a9-76cc1a6c9afe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d55d19-6f5c-4381-92a9-76cc1a6c9afe
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7baf713-e29c-4a89-9e7d-c3c4d8ea7513
  Redacted copy of Contract

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