--- title: "Provision of Underwater Engineering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61411f4a-f3cc-4f59-aa32-de98490a5e42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61411f4a-f3cc-4f59-aa32-de98490a5e42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61411f4a-f3cc-4f59-aa32-de98490a5e42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61411f4a-f3cc-4f59-aa32-de98490a5e42.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2020-09-09" --- # Provision of Underwater Engineering Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61411f4a-f3cc-4f59-aa32-de98490a5e42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61411f4a-f3cc-4f59-aa32-de98490a5e42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61411f4a-f3cc-4f59-aa32-de98490a5e42.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Underwater Engineering Services" related to the repair and maintenance of ships, with a focus on services for Royal Navy and MOD vessels. This procurement falls under the category of repair and maintenance services of ships (CPV code 50241000) and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender has a value estimated at £6,000,000, and the submission deadline is set for 13th October 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 10th December 2020, lasting for two years with an option for an additional year. The services will be provided primarily in the South West region of the UK and internationally as required. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in underwater engineering, diving services, and marine repair. Given the scale of the contract, companies that meet Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Diving at Work Regulations and possess relevant experience in marine services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method indicates a structured approach to supplier engagement, with invitations having been issued to five pre-selected providers, which may signify a competitive yet focused bidding process for potential contractors. ## Notice Repair and maintenance services of ships. 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: Invitations to Tender have now been issued to five potential providers that have previously successfully passed the Supplier Selection phase of this procurement. The Authority will not be accepting any further requests to participate in this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114fd1ae-a6a0-40c5-acec-b5ddb9ea1476 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2020 - 10 Dec 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 | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships ## Release History - 9 Sep 2020 at 08:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114fd1ae-a6a0-40c5-acec-b5ddb9ea1476 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114fd1ae-a6a0-40c5-acec-b5ddb9ea1476 9th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a2025ee-dd7b-44bc-9685-e4a6aac51c95 Invitation to Tender Document (DEFFORM 47) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1feb4d60-4a46-448d-bcaa-66ea4de71878 Attachment to Tender Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/420ec5ba-5c00-447a-a2a9-827e1f4898aa Contract Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46f5c38e-b634-45bc-976c-fb5dbd128709 Contract Schedules to Contract Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2080ae52-9139-4bc8-8b23-8407d53a9e43 Original Notice published on 13th March 2020 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cb5a95f-cb0b-4925-8913-8f721abfc3f4 Addendum 1 to Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09b849eb-6751-4608-92ed-577ce957e82f DPQQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/daee939c-ddcf-4a63-846c-85696d8695fb Estimated Procurement Timescales - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3515ef56-5e59-4c5a-b128-3411d0e8ea28 Addendum 2 to Contract Notice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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