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title: "Survey of Wreck SS Derbent"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f00ca039-47e2-4de3-9f34-c6e79b2c0c1e"
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# Survey of Wreck SS Derbent

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f00ca039-47e2-4de3-9f34-c6e79b2c0c1e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has recently completed a tender for a significant contract titled "Survey of Wreck SS Derbent," which pertains to underwater exploration services. The contract, awarded to Cwaves Limited, has a total value of £614,952.73 and is located off Anglesey, North Wales, within the UK. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, where the tender period ended on 13 May 2022. The contract commenced on 20 June 2022 and is scheduled to end on 21 October 2022, indicating a focused timeframe for the services required.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in underwater exploration and photography services to enhance their business operations. With the MOD's focus on specialist survey services, businesses in related fields such as marine engineering, environmental surveying, and underwater technology would be well-positioned to bid for similar future contracts. Engaging with procurement opportunities in government contracts can significantly bolster an organisation's portfolio and growth potential within the public sector.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY. This is not a listing of potential opportunity. The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), has awarded a Contract for survey services on the wreck of the World War One oil tanker SS Derbent located off Anglesey, North Wales, UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b14f1e-4384-4c2b-aab6-fe27af7d8fcf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2022 - 21 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £614,952 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £614,952 |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CWAVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71351924 - Underwater exploration services
- 79961320 - Underwater photography services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 15:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b14f1e-4384-4c2b-aab6-fe27af7d8fcf
- 29 Jun 2022 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b14f1e-4384-4c2b-aab6-fe27af7d8fcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b14f1e-4384-4c2b-aab6-fe27af7d8fcf
  29th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71b777f0-ff40-4b5c-9fc8-52bc60d3c9e9

## Provenance

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