---
title: "ROV Operational Training Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e3df"
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published: "2025-03-12"
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# ROV Operational Training Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e3df

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking to award a contract for the procurement of an Operational Training Package for work class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) operators. This tender is classified under the industry category of technical training services and pertains to unmanned underwater vehicles. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently active with the end date for submissions set on 11 August 2023, followed by invitations for the second stage on 15 September 2023. The deadline for bid validity is 30 November 2023. The procurement method being utilised is a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical training and underwater vehicle operations. Companies that can provide ROV operator training to IMCA standards are well-positioned to compete. Given the value of the contract, estimated at £1,500,000 GBP with options for additional years, both small and large firms have the potential to benefit, particularly those with expertise in delivering high-quality technical training services. The MoD's procurement process ensures a fair and competitive environment, making it an attractive opportunity for capable suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

This is a contract to provide training for pilots of the SALMO ROV fleet.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Training of pilots of Remotely Operated Vehicles to IMCA standards.

Options: 2x 1 year additional option years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008888-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## 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 | OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles
- 63726620 - ROV services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008888-2025
- 20 Jul 2023 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020965-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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