--- title: "708422450 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f341c67-514e-4d8f-8b24-a255bf7d8fe7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f341c67-514e-4d8f-8b24-a255bf7d8fe7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f341c67-514e-4d8f-8b24-a255bf7d8fe7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f341c67-514e-4d8f-8b24-a255bf7d8fe7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-11-20" --- # 708422450 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f341c67-514e-4d8f-8b24-a255bf7d8fe7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f341c67-514e-4d8f-8b24-a255bf7d8fe7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f341c67-514e-4d8f-8b24-a255bf7d8fe7.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking registrations of interest for the provision of underwater engineering services, managed by Defence, Equipment and Security's (DE&S) Salvage and Marine Operations Delivery Team (SALMO DT). The procurement remains at the tender stage with key deadlines, including the tender submission deadline on 19th December 2024. This opportunity encompasses vessel repair and engineering support services both within and outside the United Kingdom, with a contract period running from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2032. It is structured into two lots: Lot 1 for services within the UK, valued at an estimated £6.2 million, and Lot 2 for services outside the UK, with an estimated value of £65 million. The procurement method indicated is a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. This tender presents substantial prospects for businesses involved in underwater engineering and ancillary services, including diving, technical inspections, and the manufacture or supply of specialist equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies executing these services will support the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms, fostering long-term stable engagements with the MoD. To be competitive, firms should demonstrate capabilities such as compliance with UK's Health and Safety Executive Diving Regulations and prior experience in conducting underwater maintenance, repair activities, and generating technical engineering documentation. ## Notice Further to Prior Information Notice (PIN) (2024/S 000-009553 and tender_376292/1355807), the Authority has a requirement for the Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) and is inviting registrations of interest from Potential Providers through completion and submission of a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ). To view this Defence Opportunity and access the DPQQ please visit: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56768 Underwater Engineering Services (UES) in the United Kingdom and worldwide, is carried out to support the Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) platforms and is managed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by the Authority (Defence, Equipment and Security (DE&S)), (Salvage and Marine Operations Delivery Team (SALMO DT)). 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. The requirement is split into two (2) lots: Lot 1 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) within the United Kingdom (UK), and Lot 2 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) outside of the United Kingdom. Potential Providers may register an interest in Lot 1, Lot 2 or Lot 1 and Lot 2. The indicative value of Lot 1 (within the United Kingdom) is PS6.2 million pounds and Lot 2 (outside of United Kingdom) is PS65 million pounds. The values shown in relation to Lot 1 and Lot 2 are estimates only of the potential total value of any resultant Framework Contract(s). The Authority may order or place tasks to a total value less than the estimated values and shall not be bound to place any orders or tasks under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The Authority provides no guarantee of any throughput of work under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resultant Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed, there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Potential Providers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc98879-5cd3-4c9d-b5e2-82337433be6a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | 31 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2032 | | 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 | Active | | 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 - 20 Nov 2024 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc98879-5cd3-4c9d-b5e2-82337433be6a - 15 May 2024 at 10:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/654c69e6-bae4-4e6d-b425-26aa79fe4398 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc98879-5cd3-4c9d-b5e2-82337433be6a 20th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/654c69e6-bae4-4e6d-b425-26aa79fe4398 15th May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.contracts.mod.uk The Defence opportunity may be found at - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/1943719601934943B064 Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) - Lot 1 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services in the United Kingdom. - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/47574277019349455530 Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) - Lot 2 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services outside the United Kingdom. ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56768 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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