--- title: "S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c16b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c16b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c16b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c16b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-02" --- # S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c16b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c16b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c16b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD), headquartered at Abbey Wood, Bristol, is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process aimed at acquiring and supporting a deep-water work class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system and its ancillary support equipment. This procurement falls under the subsea equipment category and is designated with the CPV code 43135000. The engagement process involves face-to-face meetings with interested companies at the MOD starting 13 January 2025, with responses to the Prior Information Notice (PIN) required by 16 December 2024. The MOD plans to issue the official contract notice in the financial year 2025/2026, with the contract award anticipated in 2026/2027, contingent upon financial approval. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in subsea equipment, particularly those capable of delivering advanced ROV systems and related support services. Ideal candidates would be UK prime contractors with expertise in underwater vehicle engineering and capability packages, inclusive of training and in-service support. Additionally, the requirement for the system to be road-transportable enhances the flexibility and deployment efficiency, providing niche opportunities for logistics and transport firms within the defence sector. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to significant business development and long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice Following the issue of the following PINs, below, 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. * PIN 1 on 21st June 2022 * PIN 2 on 27th July 2022 * PIN 3 on 27th Nov 2022 * PIN 4 on 16th May 2023 This 5th PIN is to advise Industry that the next stage of Market Research will be to invite interested companies individually to Ministry of Defence (MOD), Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, to present their capability to the Authority. The Authority is planning to hold face-to-face engagement with industry the week commencing 13 January 2025 at the MOD. Please respond to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) prior to 16 December 2024. There is continued intent to publish a contract notice for the potential procurement of a deep-water work class Remotely Operating Vehicle and supporting equipment. SALMO originally planned to issue a contract notice for this requirement within financial year 2022/2023. This date for release of the contract notice is now estimated to be in financial year 2025/2026, with the indicative contract award timeframe, subject to financial approval, estimated to be in financial year 2026/2027. Additional information: The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team within the MOD, have a potential requirement procure a deep-water work class Remotely Operating Vehicle and supporting equipment in order to carry out it's core salvage activities. The intent is that the ROV should be capable of object manipulation and high-resolution imagery below a depth of 4000m. The intended procurement is for at least one, work class Remotely Operated Vehicle system, capable below 4000m including the vehicle, launch and recovery system, control, workshop and supporting ISO containers and is to be readily deployable via road transportation. The intent is also to procure a training and an in-service support solution package for at least one year. SALMO plan to issue a contract notice for this requirement in 2025/2026. Indicative contract award timeframe, subject to financial approval, is currently estimated to be in financial year 2026/2027. There is a requirement for the system to be procured and supported via a UK prime contractor. In issuing this 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/038729-2024 | | 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 | 2 Dec 2024 | | 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 - 2 Dec 2024 at 11:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038729-2024 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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