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Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Mar 2025 at 20:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, England, has concluded a public procurement process and awarded a contract for unmanned underwater vehicles. This procurement falls under the industry category of unmanned underwater vehicles (CPV code 35512400). The total contract value is £1,110,000, and it will run from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027. This contract was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The award was finalized and published on 26th March 2025. Key delivery locations include the South West region of the United Kingdom, with postal code PL2 2BG.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in the production and supply of high-tech marine or underwater equipment. The contract has been awarded to Teledyne Webb Research, a business unit of Teledyne Instruments, a large-scale supplier based in North Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States. Although this tender was not specifically seeking SME or VCSE participation, similar future opportunities could benefit innovative suppliers who are capable of meeting the technical specifications required by the Ministry of Defence. Businesses involved in the defence sector or those looking to expand their portfolio in underwater vehicle technology would find this tender particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6d95e3-cd16-4ab3-8c64-25987e8c1ea7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,110,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,110,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
lynne.nazer100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELEDYNE WEBB RESEARCH, A BUSINESS UNIT OF TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

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