--- title: "708422450 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044c38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044c38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c38.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-11-19" --- # 708422450 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044c38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044c38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c38.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD), through its Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) division, is conducting a tender for the Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) to support Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) platforms. This procurement, managed by the Salvage and Marine Operations Delivery Team (SALMO DT), includes commercial diving, engineering support, vessel repair, and maritime safety inspection services. The procurement is in the Tender stage with submissions ending on 19 December 2024. The contract will last roughly seven years, with options for extensions. Located primarily in the UK, the procurement is split into two lots: Lot 1 for services within the UK, and Lot 2 for services internationally, with the estimated values set at £6.2 million and £65 million respectively. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in underwater engineering, diving services, and maritime repairs. Companies with expertise in creating and updating engineering procedures, generating technical drawings, and supplying specialist equipment are ideal candidates. Additionally, businesses involved in commercial diving to UK Health and Safety Executive standards, inspection, maintenance, and bespoke underwater tasks have a chance to secure a portion of the estimated total contract value of £71.2 million. Given the selective procurement method and the requirement for electronic trading via CP&F, interested suppliers should ensure they are thoroughly prepared to meet the stringent pre-qualification and tender submission requirements. ## Notice Further to Prior Information Notice (PIN) (2024/S 000-009553 and tender_376292/1355807), the Authority has a requirement for the Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) and is inviting registrations of interest from Potential Providers through completion and submission of a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ). To view this Defence Opportunity and access the DPQQ please visit: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56768 Underwater Engineering Services (UES) in the United Kingdom and worldwide, is carried out to support the Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) platforms and is managed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by the Authority (Defence, Equipment and Security (DE&S)), (Salvage and Marine Operations Delivery Team (SALMO DT)). The Authority requires one or more suppliers to deliver the following over an approximate seven-year contract including option years: * Provision of commercial diving services to UK Health and Safety Executive Diving at Work Regulations inland/inshore Approved Code of Practice both in the UK and overseas to conduct a range of underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair activities on HM ships. * Provision of services to review, update and generate new underwater engineering technical procedures, including the generation of engineering drawings and manufacturing data packs. * Provision of services to inspect, repair and manufacture, or supply specialist underwater engineering equipment including, but not limited to, hull aperture blanks, cofferdams, hull cleaning equipment and any other bespoke items required to fulfil underwater engineering tasks. The requirement is split into two (2) lots: Lot 1 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) within the United Kingdom (UK), and Lot 2 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) outside of the United Kingdom. Potential Providers may register an interest in Lot 1, Lot 2 or Lot 1 and Lot 2. The indicative value of Lot 1 (within the United Kingdom) is PS6.2 million pounds and Lot 2 (outside of United Kingdom) is PS65 million pounds. The values shown in relation to Lot 1 and Lot 2 are estimates only of the potential total value of any resultant Framework Contract(s). The Authority may order or place tasks to a total value less than the estimated values and shall not be bound to place any orders or tasks under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The Authority provides no guarantee of any throughput of work under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resultant Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed, there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Potential Providers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Quantity or scope: The indicative value of Lot 1 (within the United Kingdom) is PS6.2 million pounds and Lot 2 (outside of United Kingdom) is PS65 million pounds. The values shown in relation to Lot 1 and Lot 2 are estimates only of the potential total value of any resultant Framework Contract(s). The Authority may order or place tasks to a total value less than the estimated values and shall not be bound to place any orders or tasks under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The Authority provides no guarantee of any throughput of work under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resultant Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed, there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Potential Providers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) in the United Kingdom. Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) in the United Kingdom. Quantity or scope: The indicative value of Lot 1 (within the United Kingdom) is PS6.2 million pounds. The values shown in relation to Lot 1 and Lot 2 are estimates only of the potential total value of any resultant Framework Contract(s). The Authority may order or place tasks to a total value less than the estimated values and shall not be bound to place any orders or tasks under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The Authority provides no guarantee of any throughput of work under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resultant Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed, there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Potential Providers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. Options: 2 (two) x 1-year options to extend the contract duration. Lot 2 - Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) outside the United Kingdom. Provision of Underwater Engineering Services (UES) outside the United Kingdom. Quantity or scope: The indicative value of Lot 2 (outside of United Kingdom) is PS65 million pounds. The values shown in relation to Lot 1 and Lot 2 are estimates only of the potential total value of any resultant Framework Contract(s). The Authority may order or place tasks to a total value less than the estimated values and shall not be bound to place any orders or tasks under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The Authority provides no guarantee of any throughput of work under either Lot 1 or Lot 2. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resultant Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed, there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Potential Providers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. Options: 2 (two) x 1-year options to extend the contract duration. 1 (one) x option for Contractor to provide and forward-base diving equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037425-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £71,200,000 | | Lots value | £71,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 50241100 - Vessel repair services - 71336000 - Engineering support services - 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures - 71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2024 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037425-2024 - 19 Nov 2024 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037424-2024 - 25 Mar 2024 at 11:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009553-2024 ## Documents - www.contracts.mod.uk ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56768 - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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