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Fast Maritime Target Drone (FMTD) Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Oct 2023 at 00:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Fast Maritime Target Drone (FMTD) Support to L3Harris Autonomous Surface Vehicles Ltd, with a total value of £945,750. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, falling under the vessel storage services category. The contract period spans from September 21, 2023, to March 31, 2026, and the tender closed on September 20, 2023, in the South East region, United Kingdom.

This contract opportunity with the Ministry of Defence offers potential growth for businesses, especially those providing services related to maritime target drones. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable bidders for this contract, presenting an opportunity for companies in the maritime industry to expand their services and partnerships. With a focus on maritime activities and technology, businesses with expertise in vessel storage services and autonomous vehicles would be well-positioned to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fast Maritime Target Drone (FMTD) Support

Notice Description

Notification of contract award for Fast Maritime Target Drone (FMTD) Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-549cfcee-5e83-4bd3-bfa1-0066fbddb2e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56e7f80-790d-4f1b-805c-dd5e1ddfb497
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63726300 - Vessel storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£945,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£945,750 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
lee.culshaw100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L3HARRIS AUTONOMOUS SURFACE VEHICLES

Further Information

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