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709392450 - Uncrewed Surface/Sub-Surface Vessel (USSV) - Final Phase

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Nov 2023 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the final phase of the project titled "709392450 - Uncrewed Surface/Sub-Surface Vessel (USSV)" to SUBSEA CRAFT LIMITED. The contract, classified under military research and technology, involves the delivery of an uncrewed capability demonstration in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is £2,357,027.20, and the contract period begins on October 2, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2025. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a tender deadline of September 4, 2023.

This opportunity to supply an uncrewed vessel presents lucrative prospects for businesses in the military research and technology sector. Companies with expertise in developing sensory systems, autonomy technologies, and payload simulators tailored for operational applications would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The Ministry of Defence's preference for SMEs as suitable suppliers also opens doors for smaller businesses with innovative solutions to participate in this contract.

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Notice Title

709392450 - Uncrewed Surface/Sub-Surface Vessel (USSV) - Final Phase

Notice Description

The delivery of an uncrewed capability demonstration, including the necessary sensory systems to support elements of autonomy that would be required in an operational application. A feasibility study, and the design and development of a payload simulator to mimic the physical and operational performance attributes of the payload.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-782c65df-80f0-49b1-bb27-f7334a12b734
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0318f3d3-da0a-4e7c-b0d1-ccc5eac08a31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,357,027 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,357,027 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

SUBSEA CRAFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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