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703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Apr 2022 at 14:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to award a contract through an open tender for the project titled "703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles". This project falls under the military research and technology sector and is based in the South East, particularly Portsmouth (PO2 8BY). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 20 June 2022. The contract is valued at approximately £291,666 and is aimed at developing concepts related to Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for future military operations over a span of 30 years.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in defence technology, particularly those with expertise in autonomous systems and underwater operations. Companies that can demonstrate valid Security Check (SC) Security Clearance and List X status will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This procurement could stimulate growth in the sector by encouraging innovation and collaboration among SMEs focused on military and security technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Notice Description

The duration of this competition has been extended; now closing on 20 Jun 2022. Following PIN 2021/S 000-028279 available at: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028279-2021 Project ATLANTIS vision and Maritime Underwater Future Capability (MUFC) employs a combination of submarine (SSN(R)) and autonomous off-board systems. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) are regarded as a key component of future underwater and covert operations. Three non-lethal mission sets (Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; and Seabed Warfare) will be used by the study to consider AUV operational employment over the next 30 years. In each of the three cases, the output comprises a CONOPS including the full range of operational employment of vehicle and systems and an outline of the likely operational constraints, particularly technical challenges. The CONOPS will be presented in the form of a Joint Concept Note. This is this to be presented in hard copy as well as soft copies. Please find further detail within the Invitation to Tender Document at: Specific Conditions of Tendering The Tenderers' attention is drawn to the following: a. Contract Award will be dependent upon the Winning Tenderer: - The winning tenderer providing evidence of all workers handling information up to SECRET for the duration of the contract being in receipt of valid Security Check (SC) Security Clearance or obtaining SC Security Clearance by Service Commencement Date. The SC Security Clearance is to be valid for the duration of the proposed contract; - holding at least provisional List X status by final Tender return and obtaining full List X status by Service Commencement Date, for any site at which it will hold SECRET classified information. If the Winning Tenderer is unable to meet any of the above, the Authority retains the right to consider the tenderer non-compliant and award the Contract to the next highest placed Tenderer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6279123-f0cb-44be-b84f-3ab901fc52d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af97a367-f53e-4c7e-add7-1316aa76f950
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2022 - 15 May 2023 6-12 months
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
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

Further Information

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