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title: "S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0348c8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-06-21"
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# S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0348c8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is planning a procurement process titled "S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle". This initiative falls under the subsea equipment industry category and aims to secure a deep-water work class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) along with supporting equipment essential for its salvage operations. Interested parties should prepare their expressions of interest, detailing relevant products, capabilities, and experience within two weeks of the date of this notice, issued on 21 June 2022. The procurement method involves an e-Tendering system, with further market research planned following the initial response collection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subsea equipment, marine engineering, and related maintenance and repair services. Companies offering innovative technological solutions for high-resolution imaging and object manipulation capabilities suitable for deep-water operations are particularly well-suited for this tender. Engaging in this procurement can enhance business growth by positioning suppliers in a niche market that supports the UK Ministry of Defence's operational needs, thereby opening avenues for ongoing contracts and partnerships within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team within the Ministry of Defence (MOD), have a potential requirement to procure a deep-water work class Remotely Operated Vehicle and supporting equipment in order to carry out its core salvage activities. The intent is that the ROV should be capable of object manipulation and high-resolution imagery up to a depth of 6000m. Companies who believe they could supply the intended procurement of equipment and support described above, are invited to respond to the above contact outlining the company's relevant products, capabilities and experience within two weeks of the issue date of this PIN. On receipt of responses, the Authority intends to conduct some further market research. A further PIN will be issued with more information on an Industry Day. Additional information: Companies who believe they could supply the intended procurement of equipment and support described below, are invited to respond to the above contact outlining the company's relevant products, capabilities and experience within two weeks of the issue date of this PIN. On receipt of responses, the Authority intends to conduct some further market research. A further PIN will be issued with more information on an Industry Day.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016931-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43135000 - Subsea equipment

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2022 at 13:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016931-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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