Tender

Simulated Mine Target Procurement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence's Sonar and Maritime Sensors (SaMS) Delivery Team is currently in the tender stage for a new contract to procure and supply Simulated Mine Targets (SMT) and auxiliary equipment to support Royal Navy training commitments. This open procedure tender falls under the industry category of sea mines (CPV code 35332200) with a tender value of £459,166. The procurement is focused in the South West region, with delivery addresses in Bristol (BS34 8JH), and the tender period ends on 2 April 2025 at 12:00 BST. The contract for these goods will commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 December 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the Ministry of Defence encourages participation from such entities. Companies specialising in maritime defence equipment or with experience in similar contracts within the last three years would be well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, businesses can reinforce their portfolios with a high-profile assignment, enhance their market credibility, and potentially secure long-term relationships within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Simulated Mine Target Procurement

Notice Description

The Sonar and Maritime Sensors (SaMS) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking to place a new competitively let contract for the procurement and supply of Simulated Mine Targets (SMT) and additional auxiliary equipment to meet Royal Navy training commitments. Please note any potential bidder may be required to provide evidence of similar contracts performed either for the public or private sector within the last three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f9e5994-325d-48be-bc66-58e0802dea59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fec3949-c655-409e-9cfc-e745f2606463
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35332200 - Sea mines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£459,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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