---
title: "Procurement Second-Hand ROV, In-Service Support & Spares"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dd99"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-06-29"
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# Procurement Second-Hand ROV, In-Service Support & Spares

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dd99

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a second-hand Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) with in-service support and spares. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for survey vessels. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, awarded the contract through a limited procurement method without prior publication. The contract, valued at £4,554,439 GBP, was signed on 21st June 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that provide goods and services related to marine survey equipment and support systems. Companies involved in manufacturing ROVs, control cabins, launch and recovery systems, winches, and survey equipment upgrades would be well-suited to compete. Considering the specialised nature of the procurement and the single-source contract award to Forum Energy Technologies (UK) Ltd, businesses with expertise in these areas can capitalise on potential future opportunities within the survey vessel industry.

## Notice

Procurement Second-Hand ROV, In-Service Support & Spares

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Placement of a Single Source Contract (Contract A) with Forum Energy Technologies (FET), the OEM of the Preowned Perry XLX-C work-class ROV system, rated to 2000m depth. The Single Source Contract is to include: The purchase of Preowned ROV Control cabin Launch and recovery system Winch and umbilical Ancillary support equipment Any initial rectification work needed to ensure that the ROV is safe to operate Minor upgrade to the survey systems 2 years in-service support package and; An initial 2-year spares package including replenishment

### Procurement Information

Single source was justified due to Technical reasons under regulation 16(a)(ii)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018572-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,554,439 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2023 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018572-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.de&s.gov.uk

## Provenance

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