Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Defence Equipment & Support, Abbey Wood South, Ash 2A, NH3
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Contact
Huw Davies
DESShipsComrcl-SALMO-Multiuser@mod.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
S&MOCB/9005 - Procurement of a Traction Winch
Reference number
713562450
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42141410 - Winches
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 43135000 - Subsea equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 June 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please see full description of the procurement in Section II: Object - 1.