--- title: "713494450 - Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors (In-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair & replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited)." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c751" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c751" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c751.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c751.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-11" --- # 713494450 - Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors (In-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair & replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited). Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c751 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c751) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c751.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD), through its Defence Equipment & Support division's Ships Support sector, has completed the award stage of a contract for the maintenance and provision of oceanographic sensors. The contract, titled "Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors," involves in-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair, and replacement of sensors made by AML Oceanographic Limited, which are used in Royal Navy Multibeam Echo Sounders. The contract, awarded to Ocean Scientific International Limited (OSIL), will span five years, with an estimated value of £450,000. The physical location for this project is OSIL's facility in Havant, UKJ31. The procurement process was carried out through a limited award procedure without prior call for competition, justified by the technical reasons under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and hydrographic instruments sectors, particularly those with expertise in oceanographic sensor technology and maintenance services. Companies that can offer specialised support in calibration and repair, or those looking to engage in long-term, stable contracts within the defence sector, will find this tender beneficial. As the awarded contract specifically involves a seasoned supplier, Ocean Scientific International Limited, businesses that can offer complementary services or potential subcontracting arrangements may also find growth opportunities in this collaboration. ## Notice Defence Equipment & Support, Ships Support (Hydrographic and Patrol), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a Maintenance and Provision of Oceanographic Sensors contract to Ocean Scientific International Limited (OSIL) to enable in-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair and replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited (AML) used in Royal Navy Multibeam Echo Sounders. The contract will be for 5 years and have an estimated value of PS450,000.00 In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the 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 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for technical reasons. This is because AML has confirmed that OSIL is the only supplier in the UK authorised by AML to distribute and calibrate its equipment. OSIL has access to AML standard operating procedure, technical support and tooling and equipment needed for the correct calibration, functioning and longevity of the equipment, and has provided in-service support to the capability since 2008. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair and replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited (AML) used in Royal Navy Multibeam Echo Sounders. ### Procurement Information Defence Equipment & Support, Ships Support (Hydrographic and Patrol), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a Maintenance and Provision of Oceanographic Sensors contract to Ocean Scientific International Limited (OSIL) to enable in-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair and replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited (AML) used in Royal Navy Multibeam Echo Sounders. The contract will be for 5 years and have an estimated value of PS450,000.00 In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the 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 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for technical reasons. This is because AML has confirmed that OSIL is the only supplier in the UK authorised by AML to distribute and calibrate its equipment. OSIL has access to AML standard operating procedure, technical support and tooling and equipment needed for the correct calibration, functioning and longevity of the equipment, and has provided in-service support to the capability since 2008. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040002-2024 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Dec 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 | £450,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OCEAN SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments ## Release History - 11 Dec 2024 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040002-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - http://www.osil.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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