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Underwater Acoustic Test and Calibration Services (UACS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Dec 2019 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence conducted a limited procurement process for the "Underwater Acoustic Test and Calibration Services (UACS)", aimed at providing underwater acoustic testing and calibration services for their equipment. The contract, valued at £3,757,050, was awarded on 29th November 2019 and will be active until 30th November 2029. The procurement process, initiated on 1st December 2019, is classified under the 'Sonars' category, with the services being delivered in London, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 30th November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in underwater acoustic technologies and related engineering services, particularly those capable of engaging in extensive calibration and testing. Competitors may include large-scale firms focusing on defence services, as well as companies with expertise in sonar technology and underwater testing solutions. The long contract period also allows for sustained business growth and the potential for further contract extensions or additional work related to military applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Underwater Acoustic Test and Calibration Services (UACS)

Notice Description

Underwater acoustic testing and calibration services for MOD equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-136622ae-33e7-4050-8ec9-baa06f099d0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d5973f9-c0b7-4740-a6b2-fb75ccee7353
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38113000 - Sonars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,757,050 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NPL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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