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title: "S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038979"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-11-30"
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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-038979

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle" in the subsea equipment industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The expected release of the contract notice is estimated to be in Q2 of the financial year 2023/2024, with the indicative contract award timeframe set for the financial year 2024/2025.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in the maintenance and repair services of subsea equipment to compete. Companies with expertise in supplying deep-water work class Remotely Operating Vehicle systems, launch and recovery systems, control systems, workshops, and support containers would be well-suited to participate. Interested parties should be prepared to deliver a comprehensive training and in-service support solution package for at least one year in compliance with UK prime contractor requirements.

## Notice

Following the issue of a PIN 1 on 21st June and PIN 2 on 27th July 2022, DE&S - Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team would like to thank all companies that have expressed an interest in supplying the intended procurement of equipment and support as described below. This 3rd PIN is to advise Industry of the expected date of release of the contract notice and to a change in requirement. SALMO originally planned to issue a contract notice for this requirement subject to the agreement of funding within the current financial year 2022/2023. This date for release of the contract notice is now estimated to be in Q2 financial year 2023/2024, with the indicative contract award timeframe estimated to be financial year 2024/2025. Following further development of the requirements for this capability, the Authority can confirm that there is now a requirement for the system to be procured and supported via a UK prime contractor. 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 in Q2 2023/2024. Indicative contract award timeframe would be financial year 2024/2025. 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/033922-2022 |
| 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 | 30 Nov 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

- 30 Nov 2022 at 13:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033922-2022

## Provenance

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