--- title: "714497450-Procurement of Deep Water Remotely Operated Vehicle-Pipeline Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051869" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051869" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051869.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051869.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2025-06-02" --- # 714497450-Procurement of Deep Water Remotely Operated Vehicle-Pipeline Notice Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051869 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051869) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051869.json) ## Summary The Defence Equipment and Support organisation, a public authority within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process. This tender involves acquiring a deep-water work-class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system along with supporting equipment for salvage operations. The project is distinguished by its focus on advanced capabilities for object manipulation and high-resolution imagery at depths below 4000 metres. Located in Bristol, UK, and delivering to Bulgaria, this procurement falls within the goods category under the special regime for defence security, seeking businesses above threshold values. The estimated contract notice is planned to be issued in 2026/2027, with an indicative award timeframe expected in the fiscal year 2028/2029. Businesses are advised that future communications regarding this tender could be expected around the end of September 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in unmanned underwater vehicles and associated technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process accommodates these entities. Companies with expertise in producing or supporting deep-water ROV systems, especially those offering launch, recovery, and road transport solutions, will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, the contract foresees a year-long in-service support package, inviting service providers capable of maintaining cutting-edge maritime technology to leverage their business growth through sustained engagement with the MOD. The potential financial scale and duration of the contract further underline the opportunity for long-term engagement and expansion in defence sector procurement. ## Notice 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 to carry out its 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 an in-service support solution package for at least one year. SALMO plan to issue a contract notice for this requirement in 2026/2027. Indicative contract award timeframe, subject to financial approval, is currently estimated to be in financial year 2028/2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029196-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2028 - 14 Sep 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,761,000 | | 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles ## Release History - 2 Jun 2025 at 13:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029196-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 07:30 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023525-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 10:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023129-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029196-2025 2nd June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023525-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023129-2025 20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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