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title: "GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication"
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# GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication

Buyer: MOD, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba135ad8-c178-49f1-a6a1-a5e8066e885a

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence's Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) based in Bristol is seeking bids for the fabrication of a steel interface frame for an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system. This tender, titled "GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication," falls under the category of deck-fabrication work with a total value of £113,000. The deadline for interested suppliers to notify the authority, in order to receive a Request for Quote (RFQ), is 25th May 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 15th June 2020 and concludes on 14th August 2020, with delivery required in the South West region of the UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with active solicitations for proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in fabrication and engineering services within the maritime sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing durable, portable structures for marine applications would be well-positioned to compete. The project requires suppliers to possess capabilities in meeting both static and dynamic load specifications, making it ideal for businesses that specialise in custom manufacturing for marine environments.

## Notice

The Salvage & Marine Operations Team, part of UK MOD, has a requirement for the manufacturing of a steel interface frame in accordance with a detailed specification and engineering drawing pack to enable the mounting of a containerised autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system onto the aft deck of a chartered vessel. The load bearing frame is required to meet the static and dynamic forces exerted by the motions of a vessel in a seaway and when the AUV launch & recovery system is in its deployed configuration. The frame should be portable, capable of being lifted into position by crane and secured in position by means of standard container fittings. Additional Information - This requirement is being met by issuing Requests for Quotes (RFQ) from a shortlist of suppliers and any other suppliers wishing to participate. The Authority shall invite a minimum of three suppliers to tender for this requirement. Suppliers interested in receiving an RFQ should notify Beth.Weaver101@mod.gov.uk via email by 17:00 on 25th May 2020. 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 'GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d66fab7-3a9b-4a0b-b88d-3481205d0c54 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2020 - 14 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| 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 | MOD, 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45262423 - Deck-fabrication work

## Release History

- 11 May 2020 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d66fab7-3a9b-4a0b-b88d-3481205d0c54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d66fab7-3a9b-4a0b-b88d-3481205d0c54
  11th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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