Published date: 9 January 2025
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
Contract summary
Industry
Winches - 42141410
Subsea equipment - 43135000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£100,000
Procurement reference
tender_479350/1440905
Published date
9 January 2025
Approach to market date
20 June 2025
Contract start date
17 November 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2026
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
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.
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.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Huw Davies
Address
Defence Equipment & Support, Abbey Wood South, Ash 2A, NH3
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England
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Approach to market date: 20 June 2025