Tender

Pre-Installation Sandown Initial Survey for Sonar Updates

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 May 2025 at 11:28

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 10:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is overseeing a procurement process titled "Pre-Installation Sandown Initial Survey for Sonar Updates" in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of maritime safety inspection services. The process is currently at the Tender stage, with relevant documentation published on 22nd May 2025. Potential suppliers have until 2nd June 2025 to submit their proposals. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd June 2025 and conclude by 30th November 2025. The total estimated value of this contract is £40,000 and it is being conducted under a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with a specialised understanding of maritime safety inspections, particularly those familiar with Sandown class vessels. While the opportunity may be less suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to its specific requirements, companies experienced in sonar systems and maritime modernisation projects could find lucrative possibilities for expansion and collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. Engaging in this contract could provide access to further opportunities within defence maritime operations, strengthening business credentials in this specialised sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Installation Sandown Initial Survey for Sonar Updates

Notice Description

Voluntary Transparency Notice - The Royal Navy, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a contract with Babcock International Group for the provision of Pre-Installation Sandown Initial Survey for Sonar Updates. The duration of the contract is expect to be 5 months with an estimated value of PS40,000.00. Babcock is the only supplier to have maintained Sandowns over the previous 25 years so it is considered they are the only contractor with sufficient knowledge to carry out the survey works. Babcock will also be carrying out the main modernisation works on the vessel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c31f991-f259-4200-bb58-0bd2c9015057
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d95c22-a348-4c73-a692-6b48f8bb9c5f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services

71731000 - Industrial quality control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

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