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Launch and Recovery Training Aid Awarded Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Feb 2024 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of a 'Dummy' Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for launch and recovery training. The contract falls under the industry category of Survey vessels and has a total value of £38,250 GBP. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period runs from 20th February 2024 to 31st March 2024, with the tender period ending on 19th December 2023. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in goods related to marine surveying and underwater technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations suited to supply training aids for maritime operations would find this opportunity particularly relevant. The award has been granted to Seabot Maritime Limited, providing them with potential growth and partnership opportunities in the maritime industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Launch and Recovery Training Aid Awarded Contract

Notice Description

A 'Dummy' Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) that displays the same passive characteristics of a 'real' AUV whilst on the surface. Is positively buoyant but which can be trimmed to match the local environmental conditions. Should contain a method of Recovery which can be used in conjunction with the current KM9 & KM11 Stinger launch & recovery (LARS) systems via a nose rope recovery system and winch. Should contain a light and be painted in a dayglow colour. In essence a more economical vehicle for the sole purpose of training mother ship bridge crew in the manoeuvring of either new or unaccustomed large offshore vessels around the AUV in the water and Launch and Recovery deck teams without compromising and exposing to unnecessary risk expensive and operationally required equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8da36ae6-0f78-411e-80f9-886b28d2b874
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7da5b7-3b88-4591-b33d-016229954c4a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34513550 - Survey vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
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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

SEABOT MARITIME

Further Information

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