--- title: "713217453 - Underwater Mobility (UWM) In-Service Support (ISS) - Future Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cff1bf0-a30e-4e7d-b3f0-313c6c15e0ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cff1bf0-a30e-4e7d-b3f0-313c6c15e0ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cff1bf0-a30e-4e7d-b3f0-313c6c15e0ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cff1bf0-a30e-4e7d-b3f0-313c6c15e0ec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-01-17" --- # 713217453 - Underwater Mobility (UWM) In-Service Support (ISS) - Future Opportunity Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cff1bf0-a30e-4e7d-b3f0-313c6c15e0ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cff1bf0-a30e-4e7d-b3f0-313c6c15e0ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cff1bf0-a30e-4e7d-b3f0-313c6c15e0ec.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is initiating a procurement process for the Defence Equipment & Support's (DE&S) Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team, titled "713217453 - Underwater Mobility (UWM) In-Service Support (ISS) - Future Opportunity". This procurement falls under the category of diving instruments or accessories and diving services, focusing on supporting the Underwater Mobility (UWM) portfolio with In-Service Support (ISS) for UK Strategic Command, Royal Navy, and Army users. The location for the delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, key dates include response submissions by 14th February 2025, with an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) anticipated in September 2025, and the contract award projected for January 2026. The contract is expected to start on 9th January 2026 and potentially extend up to seven years, with an estimated value of £14.9M. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in providing in-service support for underwater mobility equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract will require organizations to provide UK National Security Cleared (SC) staff to maintain and procure replacement equipment for military diving teams. Companies adept in handling Medium Range Diver Propulsion Devices, Short Range Diver Propulsion Devices, Handheld Sonars, and similar underwater maneuvering assets are well-suited for this opportunity, offering a chance to engage deeply in a long-term, high-value project with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise Industry that Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team are undertaking market research for the provision of Underwater Mobility (UWM) In-Service Support (ISS). The SALMO Delivery Team (DT) have a requirement for the provision of ISS to the UWM portfolio of equipment. The UMW portfolio, maintained by SALMO, provides UK Strategic Command (UKSC), Royal Navy and Army end Users with critical underwater manoeuvre capabilities for specialist Military Diving Teams. In order to maintain this capability, each of the Master Equipments (MEs), listed below, must be supported and sustained with through-life support. This contract will see the continued support of the UWM portfolio. This contract will provide In-Service Support (ISS) for the UWM equipment as listed below: - Medium Range Diver Propulsion Devices (MRDPD) - Short Range Diver Propulsion Devices (SRDPD) - Handheld Sonars (HHS), including SeaTrac - Other equivalent or similar UWM assets that move into service as directed by the commands, including replacement systems and upgrades. The proposed contract will require ISS as well as the ability to procure replacement equipment at the direction of the Authority. Organisations must be able to provide sole UK National Security Cleared (SC) staff to deliver the contract. The proposed UWM ISS contract will be for five (5) years, with two (2) additional one (1) year options to extend. If all the options to extend are exercised by the Authority, the contract duration will be a total of seven (7) years. Estimated value of overall procurement (including options) is PS14.9M (ex VAT). This PIN is open to responses from companies that have suitable experience in the ISS of UWM equipment. This PIN is not a means to seek formal expressions of interest; the opportunity for such may become available when the SALMO DT has an improved understanding of the market. If you are interested in this procurement, please submit responses to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by Friday 14th February 2025. Tentative dates to note (subject to change): Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) - September 2025 Contract Award -January 2026 In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, neither SALMO nor the Ministry of Defence are committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the information stated in this PIN. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8caca4d-9c15-4789-b92c-731f966e717f | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,938,241 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2025 at 12:46 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8caca4d-9c15-4789-b92c-731f966e717f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8caca4d-9c15-4789-b92c-731f966e717f 17th January 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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