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title: "S&MOCB/9005 - Procurement of a Traction Winch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cec2"
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published: "2025-01-09"
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# S&MOCB/9005 - Procurement of a Traction Winch

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cec2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in the planning stages for the procurement of a Traction Winch, as noted in the Prior Information Notice (PIN). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the defence sector, and will involve a deep-sea winch system. The procurement is being spearheaded by the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) – Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team, based in Bristol, UK. Key dates to note include the submission deadline for expressions of interest by Friday 31st January 2025, and a potential contract notice and award in the financial year 2025/2026. The procurement method is primarily market research to inform the subsequent tender process.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in subsea equipment, particularly those capable of providing a deep-sea winch system with a depth capability of up to 6000m. Firms that can deliver comprehensive solutions, including spooling systems, active heave compensation, and power sources, will find this tender especially relevant. Companies with the ability to ensure the system can be readily deployable via road transportation and air freight, and those established as UK prime contractors, will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process could provide growth opportunities by securing a substantial contract with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise Industry that Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) - Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team are undertaking Market Research for a traction winch capability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SALMO Team within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) have a potential requirement to procure a deep-sea winch system, in order to carry out its core salvage activities. The intent is that the system should be capable of object recovery to a depth of 6000m. The intended procurement is for one stand-alone winch system capable to 6000m, including spooling system, active heave compensation and power source. The system is to be readily deployable via road transportation and air freight. There is a requirement for the system to be procured and supported via a UK prime contractor. The next stage will be to invite interested companies to outline their ability to fulfil the capability to the Authority. If you are interested in attending, please submit expressions of interest to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by Friday 31st January 2025. SALMO plan to issue a contract notice and contract award for this requirement in financial year 2025/2026. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, neither SALMO nor the 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/000726-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 42141410 - Winches
- 43135000 - Subsea equipment

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2025 at 16:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000726-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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