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Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure unmanned underwater vehicles, with the contract valued at £134,334 GBP. This procurement process, classified under the goods category, is currently at the Award stage, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 21 February 2022. The contract period commenced on 14 March 2022 and will last until 31 March 2024, with delivery addresses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and postal code PL2 2BG. The procurement method employed is an open procedure that remains below threshold requirements.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in marine and underwater technology. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying innovative unmanned underwater vehicles would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can lead to further opportunities in related defence procurement, fostering partnerships and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f84ac51-d394-4a6f-b1e1-84eee74bcbb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a4fb9b-5bd8-4429-a5d5-5777d0bc1128
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£134,334 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,334 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS AQUA

Further Information

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