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title: "707300450 - S&MOCB/9002 Second-Hand ROV, In-Service Support & Spares-CFCN"
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# 707300450 - S&MOCB/9002 Second-Hand ROV, In-Service Support & Spares-CFCN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b288007-237a-439e-ad74-b9e7138e9e51

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the purchase of a second-hand ROV system to Forum Energy Technologies (UK) Ltd. The contract involves the procurement of a survey vessel-related equipment package valued at £4,554,439. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement method under a single tender action, with a tender period ending on June 12, 2023, and a contract period starting from June 21, 2023, to June 20, 2025. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, has facilitated this procurement process in the goods category.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the South West region of the UK that specialise in survey vessel equipment to participate in the procurement process. Due to the nature of the contract being a single source contract, businesses with expertise in ROV systems and in-service support within the marine industry would be well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to Forum Energy Technologies (UK) Ltd, aims to support the Ministry of Defence's operational capabilities by ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and support services over the next two years.

## Notice

Placement of a Single Source Contract (Contract A) with Forum Energy Technologies (FET), the OEM of the Preowned Perry XLX-C work-class ROV system, rated to 2000m depth. The Single Source Contract is to include: The purchase of Preowned ROV Control cabin Launch and recovery system Winch and umbilical Ancillary support equipment Any initial rectification work needed to ensure that the ROV is safe to operate Minor upgrade to the survey systems 2 years in-service support package and; An initial 2-year spares package including replenishment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51165741-7ad7-47fb-be8c-956d7aae3fc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2023 - 20 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,554,439 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,554,439 |
| 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 | FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2023 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51165741-7ad7-47fb-be8c-956d7aae3fc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51165741-7ad7-47fb-be8c-956d7aae3fc4
  29th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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