Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Defence Equipment & Support, MoD Abbey Wood, Ships Support, Hydrographic & Patrol, NH3 Birch 2B, #3229, Bristol.
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Contact
Keith Pratlett
Telephone
+44 3001647773
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Internet address(es)
Main 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
713494450 - Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors (In-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair & replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited).
Reference number
713494450
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Defence Equipment & Support, Ships Support (Hydrographic and Patrol), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a Maintenance and Provision of Oceanographic Sensors contract to Ocean Scientific International Limited (OSIL) to enable in-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair and replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited (AML) used in Royal Navy Multibeam Echo Sounders.
The contract will be for 5 years and have an estimated value of £450,000.00
In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for technical reasons.
This is because AML has confirmed that OSIL is the only supplier in the UK authorised by AML to distribute and calibrate its equipment. OSIL has access to AML standard operating procedure, technical support and tooling and equipment needed for the correct calibration, functioning and longevity of the equipment, and has provided in-service support to the capability since 2008.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Main site or place of performance
Ocean Scientific International - (OSIL).
Culkin House, C7/C8 Cairo Place,
Havant, PO9 1QN. United Kingdom.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair and replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited (AML) used in Royal Navy Multibeam Echo Sounders.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Defence Equipment & Support, Ships Support (Hydrographic and Patrol), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a Maintenance and Provision of Oceanographic Sensors contract to Ocean Scientific International Limited (OSIL) to enable in-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair and replacement of oceanographic sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic Limited (AML) used in Royal Navy Multibeam Echo Sounders.
The contract will be for 5 years and have an estimated value of £450,000.00
In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for technical reasons. This is because AML has confirmed that OSIL is the only supplier in the UK authorised by AML to distribute and calibrate its equipment. OSIL has access to AML standard operating procedure, technical support and tooling and equipment needed for the correct calibration, functioning and longevity of the equipment, and has provided in-service support to the capability since 2008.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
713494450
Title
Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors.
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Ocean Scientific International Ltd
Culkin House, C7/C8 Cairo Place, Havant, United Kingdom PO9 1QN
Havant
PO9 1QN
Telephone
+44 2392488240
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £450,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £450,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Defence Equipment & Support, MoD Abbey Wood, Ships Support, Hydrographic & Patrol.
Defence Equipment & Support, MoD Abbey Wood, Ships Support, Hydrographic & Patrol, NH3 Birch 2B, #3229, Bristol.
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Telephone
+44 3001647773
Country
United Kingdom