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G-Alfea Sonobuoys

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Nov 2022 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, has awarded a contract for the purchase, modification, calibration and testing of 2 G-ALFEA sonobuoys to Ultra Electronics Ltd. The contract, valued at £491,700 GBP, falls under the works category. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action. The tender period ended on 28th September 2022, with the contract period running from 26th October 2022 to 30th September 2023.

This tender awarded by the Ministry of Defence to Ultra Electronics Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses involved in marker buoys or related technologies. The contract duration of 9 months offers potential for revenue growth, especially for businesses with expertise in sonobuoys and underwater systems. Companies with capabilities in research and development within the defence sector may find this tender particularly suitable given the technical nature and specific requirements outlined, including a focus on technical compatibility and interoperability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

G-Alfea Sonobuoys

Notice Description

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Ultra Electronics Ltd for the purchase, modification, calibration and testing of 2 off G-ALFEA sonobuoys. The contract will have a term of 9 months. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Article 32(2)(b)(ii)) for technical reasons. This is because Ultra Electronics Ltd sonobuoys are required for technical reasons and interoperability, as the existing systems have been provided by Ultras Electronics Ltd. Ultra Electronics Ltd represents the UK on the NATO NIAG SG90 Sonobuoy Digital Telemetry panel. These factors and their understanding of technology arising from the previous R&D contracts associated with the sonobuoy project within the Underwater Systems research programme all factor into the technical and interoperability justification. Ultra Electronics Ltd have also been awarded a contract by DE&S for a through life sonobuoys contract for RN and RAF. While this is a separate requirement with R&D elements, interoperability is key and the sonobuoys tested must be Ultra to ensure technical compatibility in the information gathered in the testing phase with both the NATO panel and the DE&S sonobuoy contract. Only Ultra Electronics Ltd have the technical information and knowledge required and no other contractor would have access to this information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a3fe1ba-7fa2-48bd-9dee-2f478d3f226e
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b3ae5f-90e8-4f2d-a57d-65bf447c0e6e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34515100 - Marker buoys

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£491,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£491,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 6-12 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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTRA ELECTRONICS

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