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title: "Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049bdb"
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# Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Vehicles

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049bdb

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## Summary

The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Forum Energy Technologies for the procurement and in-service support of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This contract, valued at £18 million, will cover a period of 2 years and 9 months. Classified under the Surveying, Hydrographic, Oceanographic, and Hydrological Instruments and Appliances industry category (CPV code 38290000), this procurement falls under the Defence sector. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, based on the absence of competition for technical reasons, as only Forum Energy Technologies could meet the Ministry's specific requirements. The contract was signed on 18th September 2024, with the scope of delivery within the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialised in high-tech marine and defence equipment. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing, maintenance, and service provision for remotely operated vehicles, especially those that can meet stringent technical and operational requirements, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovations in underwater operational systems, dynamic positioning, and payload capacities stand to benefit. This contract reinforces the strategic importance of the UK's defence sector while providing substantial avenues for industrial participation and technological advancements.

## Notice

Procurement and in service support and maintenance of Remotely Operated Vehicle for defence operations

### Procurement Information

Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO), part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, has awarded a contract (711300452) to Forum Energy Technology (UK) Ltd ('FET') for the provision of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Spares and In Service Support. The contract has an estimated value of PS18M and a duration of 2 years and 9 months. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 7(1)(a) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulation (DSPCR) 2011 for national security reasons. SALMO have determined that currently only FET can supply the ROV that fully meets all the Key User Requirements (KUR's) which are: Depth rating and ability to upgrade to threshold; Payload Capacity; Operating System and INS - ability to dynamically position; UK Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029837-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,800,000 |

## 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 | FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029837-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://DES.MOD.UK

## Provenance

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