Tender

700243332-CF-VTN-Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Jul 2021 at 15:21

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21 Jul 2021 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking to engage Blueprint Design Engineering Limited for the provision of handheld sonar systems, with an estimated value of £4 million and a contract term of four years. This procurement is currently in the active stage and involves a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, as allowed under Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The tender closes on 4 August 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1 October 2021 and conclude on 30 September 2025. The delivery of these goods will be conducted in the North West region of England, under the goods category classified as sonar systems.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced technological systems and sonar technology. Companies with expertise in proprietary software that can integrate with existing systems, particularly those similar to those provided by Blueprint Design Engineering Limited, may find this a suitable prospect. Additionally, firms focusing on high-value defence contracts, especially those capable of meeting strict technical requirements, are advised to consider this opportunity for potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

700243332-CF-VTN-Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems

Notice Description

The Maritime Combat Systems Project Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to award a contract to Blueprint Design Engineering Limited for the provision of handheld sonar devices PS4M value estimate and proposed contract term of 4 years. It is considered that this contract can be awarded to Blueprint Design Engineering Limited using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because the handheld sonars to be acquired from Blueprint Design Engineering Limited use software which is proprietary to the Blueprint Design Engineering Limited and which is only interoperable with other systems provided by Blueprint Design Engineering Limited. The handheld sonars are required to interact with other systems provided by Blueprint Design Engineering Limited which have previously been acquired by the Authority. Accordingly, the contract can only be awarded to Blueprint Design Engineering Limited for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b3d884c-1f53-4e07-976f-50a2fc6279b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afc12e6-b862-4355-833d-232e37ab8440
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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

CPV Codes

38113000 - Sonars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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