--- title: "S&MOCB/3374 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52c59f62-8fec-4bcb-876b-d0d3ccfd2b79" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52c59f62-8fec-4bcb-876b-d0d3ccfd2b79" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c59f62-8fec-4bcb-876b-d0d3ccfd2b79.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c59f62-8fec-4bcb-876b-d0d3ccfd2b79.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)" published: "2020-06-06" --- # S&MOCB/3374 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52c59f62-8fec-4bcb-876b-d0d3ccfd2b79 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52c59f62-8fec-4bcb-876b-d0d3ccfd2b79) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c59f62-8fec-4bcb-876b-d0d3ccfd2b79.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Underwater Engineering Services" under a framework agreement spanning two years with an optional additional year. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically addressing repair and maintenance services of ships, with an estimated contract value of £6,000,000. The tender period closes on 23 July 2020, while the contract is set to commence on 30 September 2020 and will last until 30 September 2022. This procurement is being conducted through a selective procurement method under the restricted procedure, applicable in various locations, including the UK and overseas territories. This tender provides a prime opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in underwater engineering, diving services, and marine maintenance to expand their market presence. The work involves activities such as hull inspections, underwater welding, and maintenance operations for Royal Navy vessels and other MOD assets. Businesses that are proficient in meeting HSE Diving at Work Regulations 1997 and possess the relevant certification will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, which is designed to enhance operational capabilities within the Ministry of Defence's maritime operations. ## Notice Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: IV.3.4)Time-limit for receipt of tenders Instead of: 15 June 2020 Time: 23:59 Read: 15 June 2020 Time: 23:59 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The Salvage & Marine Operations Team, part of UK MOD, delivers Underwater Engineering services for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships and MOD Training Vessels both within the UK and Overseas. The team have a requirement to contract for a two year framework agreement (plus an additional single option year) for the provision of global commercial diving services which shall meet HSE Diving at Work Regulations 1997 as a minimum standard. Service activities will include but are not limited to: Classification Society In-Water Surveys, Inspection, Hull Blanking, repair and replacement of ship hull fittings and fixtures, wet welding, coating repairs, propeller polishing and hull fouling removal. Contractors On Deployed Operations (CONDO) policy will be applicable for defined overseas support requirements. 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: Repair and maintenance services of ships.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120186bd-98e5-4f94-9b53-207a94dd1fd0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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, 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships ## Release History - 6 Jun 2020 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120186bd-98e5-4f94-9b53-207a94dd1fd0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120186bd-98e5-4f94-9b53-207a94dd1fd0 6th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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