--- title: "S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03569d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03569d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03569d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03569d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-07-27" --- # S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03569d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03569d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03569d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently planning the procurement of a Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) and associated support equipment, under the title "S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle". This procurement falls within the subsea equipment industry category and is intended to serve core salvage operations. Interested parties should note that presentations will be held at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, for which invitations will be sent out starting the week of 15 August 2022. Companies wishing to present must register their interest within two weeks following the issuance of the Prior Information Notice dated 21 June 2022, with the indicative contract award timeframe expected during the financial year 2023/2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the subsea equipment and marine services sectors, particularly those specialising in ROV technology, maintenance, and training solutions. Companies equipped to demonstrate their capabilities in high-depth operations and support mechanisms are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Those not previously engaged in the initial expression of interest are still eligible to participate, thereby broadening the competitive landscape for innovative and capable providers in the industry. ## Notice Following the issue of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) on 21st June 2022, DE&S - Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team would like to thank all companies that expressed an interest in supplying the intended procurement of equipment and support as described below. This 2nd PIN is to advise Industry that the next stage of Market Research will be to invite interested companies individually to MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, to present their capability to the Authority. A contact from the Authority will be in touch with all parties individually week commencing 15 August 22 to offer a slot to two company representatives, week commencing either 22th or 29nd August 2022. A list of identical questions the Authority wish to ask Industry will be issued to companies no later than a week prior to their presentation date. Companies that did not submit an expression of interest at PIN 1 and have an interest in this requirement can still register if they want to present their capabilities and must do so no later than 2 weeks following the issue of this PIN in order to be invited to present at Abbey Wood. Additional information: The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team within the Ministry of Defence (MOD), have a potential requirement procure a deep-water work class Remotely Operating 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. The intended procurement is for at least one deep-water, work class Remotely Operated Vehicle system including the vehicle, launch and recovery system, control, workshop and support containers and is to be readily deployable through standardized freight transport. The intent is also to procure a training and an in-service support solution package for at least one year. SALMO plans to issue a contract notice for this requirement subject to the agreement of funding within the current financial year 2022/2023. Indicative contract award timeframe would be during financial year 2023/2024. In issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) and engaging with the market, neither SALMO nor MoD are committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the information stated in this PIN. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020515-2022 | | 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 | 27 Jul 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 - 27 Jul 2022 at 15:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020515-2022 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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