Award

Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

17 Dec 2021 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, focusing on the tender titled "Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically sonars (CPV code 38113000). The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period concluding on 6th October 2021. The total contract value is £3,774,302, and the contract period commenced on 7th October 2021, running until 31st March 2022. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, classified as a limited procurement.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and technology sectors, particularly those that specialise in sonar systems or similar technologies. Companies that are large-scale suppliers and have experience in providing advanced equipment to government bodies would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The involvement of the Ministry of Defence highlights the potential for collaboration in high-value contracts within a strategic industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems

Notice Description

Award of single source contract for Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-323bd38a-d83e-45ab-985b-37b474541b01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b460cf8b-5e61-442a-8b67-3ad60218df01
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38113000 - Sonars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,774,302 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,774,302 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 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

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEPRINT SUBSEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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