Award

Type 31 Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Aug 2023 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Ultra Sonar Systems Ltd for the provision of three Sonar 2170 SSTD Fit-to-Receive (FTR) kits, totalling £886,482. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period is from June 26, 2023, to June 25, 2024. The procurement process was completed on August 14, 2023, and the tender period ended on December 16, 2022. The industry category is electronic warfare systems and countermeasures, and the contract delivery addresses are in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This public procurement contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the electronic warfare systems and countermeasures industry, to engage in supplying innovative solutions to the defence sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable due to the emphasised suitability for SMEs. Competing businesses should consider the specificity of the SSTD Fit-to-Receive kits required for integration onto the Type 31 Frigates, aligning their proposals with the operational needs and technical requirements outlined in the tender for a successful bid.

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Notice Title

Type 31 Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD)

Notice Description

Ship Acquisition, which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) have awarded a contract to Ultra Electronics Limited for the provision of three Sonar 2170 SSTD Fit-to-Receive (FTR) kits. The SSTD kits are to be integrated onto the Type 31 Frigates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a32964cc-3be2-4cb0-8ddd-7cd900e7f74f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f1f9c7d-9394-44f1-9604-8cbf40b10a28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£886,482 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£886,482 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2024 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ben.spooner102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

ULTRA SONAR SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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