Published date: 11 May 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 May 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Fabrication work - 45255400

  • Deck-fabrication work - 45262423

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£10,000 to £113,000

Procurement reference

BIP86621524

Published date

11 May 2020

Closing date

25 May 2020

Contract start date

15 June 2020

Contract end date

14 August 2020

Contract type

Supply contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Salvage & Marine Operations Team, part of UK MOD, has a requirement for the manufacturing of a steel interface frame in accordance with a detailed specification and engineering drawing pack to enable the mounting of a containerised autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system onto the aft deck of a chartered vessel. The load bearing frame is required to meet the static and dynamic forces exerted by the motions of a vessel in a seaway and when the AUV launch & recovery system is in its deployed configuration. The frame should be portable, capable of being lifted into position by crane and secured in position by means of standard container fittings.

Additional Information -
This requirement is being met by issuing Requests for Quotes (RFQ) from a shortlist of suppliers and any other suppliers wishing to participate. The Authority shall invite a minimum of three suppliers to tender for this requirement. Suppliers interested in receiving an RFQ should notify Beth.Weaver101@mod.gov.uk via email by 17:00 on 25th May 2020.

More information

Additional text

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and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Bristol: AUV Frame Fabrication'.

About the buyer

Contact name

Beth Weaver

Address

MOD Abbey Wood
#3203 Ash 2A
Bristol
BS34 8JH
UK

Telephone

03067932648

Email

Beth.Weaver101@mod.gov.uk