Tender

Handheld Sonar

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE

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Tender

08 Dec 2020 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Handheld Sonar" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, Ships, Underwater & Electronic Warfare, located in Bristol, UK. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on sonar devices. The tender is currently active and will close on 11 January 2021. The project involves a selective procurement method, aiming to acquire Divers' Handheld Sonar devices across three tiers, with a minimum contract value of £1,000,000 and a total estimated value of £2,000,000. The contract period is set to begin on 4 April 2021 and will last until 6 April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic warfare technology, specifically firms capable of supplying and maintaining advanced sonar systems. Companies with experience in high-specification electronics, communication systems, and those that can demonstrate reliability in long-term support are well-suited to bid for this contract. The tiered nature of the procurement allows for various levels of participation, making it accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand into defence contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Handheld Sonar

Notice Description

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Underwater Electronic Warfare (UEW) Delivery Team (DT) is seeking the procurement and support of Divers' Handheld Sonar (HHS) Devices for use by Royal Navy (RN) Divers. Three specifications of device are being sought: Tier 1 - High specification hand held sonars for Mine Investigation Exploitation. Tier 2 - Medium specification hand held sonars with communication system for jetty/port search, Very Shallow Water operations and attack swimming, with text messaging facility between the units. Tier 3 - Low Specification HHS for Mine Counter Measure Diving The quantity of each required will be specified in the tender documentation. The successful Contractor will be expected to supply and maintain HHS devices to the required level over a minimum period of 5 years for tier 1 and tier 2, minimum period of two years for tier 3. Potential bidders will be able to bid for the supply and support of any or all of the tiers, which will be awarded as separate lots. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Sonars.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f1bcf14-1c97-4ac5-9e06-84757faa3f45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08dfda4d-fd2a-484f-b686-91ac00f0f1b7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2021 - 6 Apr 2026 Over 5 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, SHIPS, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE
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

Notice Documents

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