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title: "701580393 - S&MOCB/3394 - Survey of Wreck SS Derbent Contract Award Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f97c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-06-24"
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# 701580393 - S&MOCB/3394 - Survey of Wreck SS Derbent Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f97c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has awarded a contract titled "Survey of Wreck SS Derbent" for underwater exploration services, with a focus on surveying the wreck of the World War One oil tanker SS Derbent, located off Anglesey, North Wales. The awarded contract, valued at £3,074,763.65, has a duration of 150 days and is part of a selective procurement method classified under the main category of services. The contract was signed on 20 June 2022, indicating its active status.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the maritime and marine services industry, particularly those with expertise in underwater exploration and related services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those offering remote operated vehicle (ROV) technologies, marine surveying equipment, and environmental assessment services. Engaging in this tender presents a chance for businesses to establish relationships with a major public sector client while enhancing their portfolios within the defence and marine sectors.

## Notice

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017311-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £666,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,074,763 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLL11 Isle of Anglesey |

## 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

- 24 Jun 2022 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017311-2022
- 23 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029197-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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