---
title: "S&MOCB/3401 - Provision of Unexploded Ordnance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c796"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c796"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c796.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c796.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (ON BEHALF OF DFT)"
published: "2021-07-13"
---

# S&MOCB/3401 - Provision of Unexploded Ordnance Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (ON BEHALF OF DFT)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c796

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c796)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c796.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, acting on behalf of the Department for Transport, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "S&MOCB/3401 - Provision of Unexploded Ordnance Services". This requirement falls within the weapons and ammunition disposal services industry category, with a contract value estimated at £833,333.33. The procurement is expected to utilise a Restricted Procedure under the DSPCR 2011 and is aimed to support the removal of the SS Richard Montgomery mast. A Contract Notice is anticipated to be issued by the end of October 2021, with the intention to award the contract by the end of 2021. The services will primarily be required in the UK region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in unexploded ordnance disposal, marine salvage, or explosive ordnance services. Companies that are prepared for security checks and possess the relevant expertise will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also establish a relationship with a key public sector buyer, thereby promoting further growth within the defence industry.

## Notice

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), have a requirement for UXO services in order to support the successful delivery of the 700759373 / S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) acting on behalf of the Department for Transport, have a requirement for the provision of Unexploded Ordnance services in order to support the successful delivery of the 700759373 / S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal requirement. These services are likely to include, but not confined to survey of seabed area in vicinity of wreck site, identification and removal for safe disposal of UXO, and confirmatory survey that area is safe from UXO. The Authority plans to issue a Contract Notice for this requirement. A DSPCR 2011 Restricted Procedure competition shall follow with the intention to award the contract by the end of 2021. Due to the nature of the services required, tenderers may be subject to security checks and/or additional scrutiny prior to contract award. If you believe your company would be a suitable provider for this requirement and would like to be kept up to date with any information relating to this opportunity, then please contact DESShipsComrcl-SALMO-Multiuser@mod.gov.uk .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016420-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £833,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (ON BEHALF OF DFT) |
| 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

- 24 - Chemical products
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 24612000 - Miscellaneous explosives
- 90523100 - Weapons and ammunition disposal services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016420-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c796. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c796.json.