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Project A Experimentation Defender

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Feb 2022 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract titled "Project A Experimentation Defender" valued at approximately £1 million. This contract involves the supply of two Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for the Royal Navy and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Fareham, England. The contracting authority completed the tender on October 26, 2021, following a limited procurement method under a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period extends until March 31, 2022, with the tender process initiated in advance of this date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and underwater vehicle sectors, particularly those capable of providing advanced unmanned technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those that specialise in robotics or marine technology. Companies looking to expand their portfolios in defence applications may find this type of procurement highly relevant, as it aligns with ongoing initiatives for innovation and exploration in military capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project A Experimentation Defender

Notice Description

The Royal Navy Project A Experimentation team and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) Mine Investigation and Exploitation by Remote Operated Vehicle (MIE ROV) project team, both part of the UK MOD, have awarded a contract to Atlantas Marine Ltd valued at approximately PS1 million, for the provision of two Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The Royal Navy Project A Experimentation team require an ROV in order to conduct research into deep water search capabilities. The DSTL MIE ROV project team require an ROV in order to deliver a proof of concept demonstration to the customer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2048eeb1-8466-407f-8283-10eeaddc9b3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8eb1ffc-2d02-4643-842f-9c347dfc4ace
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,075,815 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,075,815 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 6AD
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)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLANTAS MARINE

Further Information

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