Tender

701577920-SCAD-CFVTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 12:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, part of the UK government, is seeking to contract with Ultra Electronic Ocean Systems (UEOS) for the maintenance of Submarine Countermeasure Acoustic support. This procurement process, identified as tender 701577920-SCAD-CFVTN, is currently in the Tender stage and is set to end on 15 December 2021, with the contract period commencing on 30 June 2022 and concluding on 29 June 2024. The estimated contract value is £1,500,000 and falls under the category of Acoustic devices within the services sector, with activities required to take place in various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in technical support, training, and contract management services, particularly those with expertise in acoustic technology and defence equipment. Given that this contract is to be awarded through a limited procurement method due to technical requirements, only UEOS is eligible, highlighting the niche nature of this opportunity. However, firms with relevant capabilities, especially those with experience in defence and security sectors, may consider expanding their operations or forming partnerships to align with such high-specialisation contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701577920-SCAD-CFVTN

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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5add2773-d110-471a-aea7-3fe94434567b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bba87df-e51b-462c-8b7f-4f00acf5bb30
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2022 - 29 Jun 2024 2-3 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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