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Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors - Contract Award Notice.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 May 2025 at 11:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors," classified under the hydrographic instruments industry category (CPV 38292000). This award notice pertains to a contract valued at £450,000, with Ocean Scientific International Ltd as the supplier. The contracting process followed a non-competitive method, with the procurement stage now marked complete. The contract commenced on 7th April 2025 and is set to conclude by 6th April 2028. The primary location for contract delivery is in the South West of England, specifically Havant, Hampshire (postal code PO9 1QN).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hydrographic and oceanographic equipment, especially those operating as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Although the procurement process was non-competitive, the successful completion of this contract by an SME highlights the potential for similar businesses to engage with government entities like the Ministry of Defence. Companies in the technology and maritime sectors focusing on sensor technologies and maintenance services would be well-positioned to explore future opportunities in these procurement activities, potentially fostering their growth within the defence and maritime domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors - Contract Award Notice.

Notice Description

None competitive redacted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4edc522f-6cd2-4215-8eca-87b3cf23a474
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42cdbe5a-b76e-4546-ac31-9e3bd4baa844
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Non competitive.
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2028 3-4 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
TLK South 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

OCEAN SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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