--- title: "S&MOCB/3374 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b1b2f7b-2034-4497-81e5-3dc11a3c2875" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b1b2f7b-2034-4497-81e5-3dc11a3c2875" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b1b2f7b-2034-4497-81e5-3dc11a3c2875.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b1b2f7b-2034-4497-81e5-3dc11a3c2875.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)" published: "2020-03-16" --- # S&MOCB/3374 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b1b2f7b-2034-4497-81e5-3dc11a3c2875 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b1b2f7b-2034-4497-81e5-3dc11a3c2875) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b1b2f7b-2034-4497-81e5-3dc11a3c2875.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence's Ships, Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Underwater Engineering Services". This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of ships. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submission closing on 15th June 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd July 2020 and will last for two years, with an option for an additional year. The total contract value is between £3 million and £6 million, with delivery required in British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in underwater engineering and marine services, particularly those offering global commercial diving services. Companies equipped to meet the HSE Diving at Work Regulations 1997 and proficient in tasks such as in-water surveys, wet welding, and ship maintenance will be well-positioned to bid. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given the flexible scale of the tender, potentially allowing for innovative solutions tailored to the Ministry of Defence's needs. ## Notice 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/0fef0b46-ccf2-415c-88f9-cd139464de2a | | 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 | 16 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jul 2020 - 21 Jul 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 - 16 Mar 2020 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fef0b46-ccf2-415c-88f9-cd139464de2a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fef0b46-ccf2-415c-88f9-cd139464de2a 16th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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