Tender

701577920-SCAD-CFVTN-Rev1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

15 Nov 2023 at 16:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, part of the UK government, is proposing to enter into a contract with Ultra Electronic Ocean Systems for the maintenance of Submarine Countermeasure Acoustic support. The contract will involve various activities such as programme management, technical advice provision, training services, and other support activities. This procurement falls under the "Acoustic devices" category with a value of £900,000. The procurement method being used is a Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication, and the tender period is set to end on 30th November 2023. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2028.

This opportunity, led by the Ministry of Defence, caters to businesses capable of providing technical support and maintenance services for submarine countermeasure systems. Companies with expertise in defence equipment, maintenance services, and naval technology are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract presents a valuable opportunity for growth and collaboration in the defence industry, especially for organisations with experience in supporting submarine systems and offering specialised training services to military personnel.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701577920-SCAD-CFVTN-Rev1

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support Group (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, proposes to place a contract with Ultra Electronic Ocean Systems (UEOS) to maintain the Submarine Countermeasure Acoustic support. Activities will include but not be limited to: a) programme and contract management b) provision of remote support c) provision of technical advice d) provision of support on as required basis e) provision of training to ships staff and Torpedo loading Party f) provision of collection and disposal services g) other support related activities requiring site visits. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16 (1) (a) (ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to technical reasons. This is because Ultra Electronic Ocean Systems (UEOS), as the OEM, designed, developed and supplied the SCAD countermeasure capability for use on A, T & V class submarines and has supported the capability since their introduction into service and is therefore the only supplier with the relevant knowledge inclusive of designs, drawings and technical data to support the SCAD countermeasures. The data is proprietary owned and is necessary for the fulfilment of the requirement, and therefore as no other contractor would have access to it, no other contractor could fulfil this requirement. Ensuring its continued interoperability with other elements of the UK Ministry of Defence's submarine combat system (SAWCS & Sonar system, 2076 & 2054IR) all of which are essential for the protection of the Royal Navy submarines against torpedo attack which includes the Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). Additional information: This notification is of a change on VEAT tender_291650/1016679, 701577920 In-Service Support (ISS) to Submarine Countermeasure Acoustic Device (SCAD) issued 01/12/2021. Link: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1016679#fh

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-496a1a07-f599-4816-b0c7-80b11d3cdbc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e698ccc3-d47b-42a3-9d24-ae42545e006e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 years
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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