Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c00-e2b3-72d6-8e1f-bcd99bac8625/hydrographic-survey-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Hydrographic Survey Framework [UKHO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ukho) Estimated value £3,000,000 to £3,999,999 Published 27 May 2016 Deadline Closed 30 Jun 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (The Authority) is a Trading Fund of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Its primary role is to meet national, defence and civil requirements for navigational and other hydrographic information in the most efficient manner. The Authority is tasked to conduct a number of small hydrographic surveys in various locations around the world to assist in updating charting and associated publications to modern standards. The countries for deployment are primarily Small Island Developing States (SIDS) within the Commonwealth that are eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding. These are split into 3 regions; Pacific, Caribbean and Africa & Indian Ocean. A few potential countries in each region are listed in the Tender documents to give an idea to those tendering for this contract, but this is in no way a definitive list, is not in any particular order and is subject to change. There is the possibility for the surveying requirement to extend to countries other than Commonwealth SIDS. Deployment to any country will always be discussed with the Company with as much advanced warning as possible. This requirement is subject to external funding agreements and therefore, whilst anticipated to run for four (4) years, is dependent on funding being agreed for future years. While the Authority has a number of qualified and experienced hydrographic surveyors to conduct these surveys, it does not own survey equipment or employ survey engineers/technicians. The Authority is therefore seeking to set up a framework that will allow it to be able to draw on the following four (4) services in a timely manner when required: LOT 1: SURVEY EQUIPMENT HIRE The rental of suitable equipment along with a technician on a survey by survey basis, to be deployed to locations worldwide as required. LOT 2: LiDAR SURVEY The chartering of an aircraft and crew on a survey by survey basis, to be deployed to locations worldwide as required. LOT3: MULTI-BEAM ECHO SOUNDER SURVEY The chartering of a boat and crew on a survey by survey basis, to be deployed to locations worldwide as required. LOT 4: SATELLITE DERIVED BATHYMETRY SURVEY The acquisition of suitable imagery to be used for deriving bathymetry, on a survey by survey basis, for locations worldwide as required. The scope of this contract also includes advice and support services relating to any of the above. Suppliers will be expected to work with the Authority and any third party supplier the Authority may appoint during the course of the framework agreement. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: To be able to access and receive the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation, all interested suppliers shallneed to register on the UK Hydrographic Office e Procurement portal, called ProContract, unless alreadyregistered. For those interested suppliers not yet registered, please go to the following link and completetherelevant company details. Registration is free and once on the system your company will be able toreceivedetails of any other future requirements which you may be able to supply. The link is as follows: [ukhocontracts.ukho.gov.uk](https://ukhocontracts.ukho.gov.uk/procontract/ukho/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openFor) m Once registered, you canaccessthe ITT documents in the following way; — Logon as a supplier — Go to My Opportunities link —located onthe right hand side of the screen — When in My Opportunities ensure that organisation drop downselectionis set to UKHO — This will then show you the opportunities for UKHO only — Suppliers need to accesstheopportunity referenced — See the initial My Opportunities page for this requirement — This should thenload upthe Contract page for Suppliers. Click the View button. — Half way down next page, see Attachmentssection.Click on the ITT linked document Any problems registering on ProContract and/or accessing the ITTdocumentsplease contact Aled Evans on +44 1823723356. 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