---
title: "Provision of South Atlantic Islands Maritime Engineering, Diving, and Salvage Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051950"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-20"
---

# Provision of South Atlantic Islands Maritime Engineering, Diving, and Salvage Services

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051950

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, focusing on the provision of Maritime Engineering, Diving, and Salvage Services in the South Atlantic Islands. The buying organisation is Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2027, with the potential to extend until 31st March 2032. A future notice is expected by 31st March 2026. The procurement falls within the service category, specifically relating to engineering and diving services, and involves locations in both the Falkland Islands and the United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £5 million, with an additional gross amount up to £6 million, and the procurement process has been deemed above threshold, indicating substantial scope and value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs, as the project scope discussed is large and financially substantial. Businesses specialising in maritime engineering, diving services, and related engineering disciplines will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The nature of the work, involving complex logistical and operational challenges across multiple regions, particularly the South Atlantic Islands, aligns with firms holding expertise in international maritime operations and services. Additionally, the defence and security regime highlights the potential for businesses in these sectors to capitalise on growth and the extension potential of the contract suggests ongoing opportunities for collaboration and development.

## Notice

This potential requirement would be for the provision of Maritime Engineering, Diving, and Salvage Services in the South Atlantic Islands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023421-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 15:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023421-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023421-2025
  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

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