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Purchase of 300m Capable Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (SAUVs)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Mar 2023 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the purchase of 300m Capable Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (SAUVs) to HII Unmanned Systems, Inc. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold). The contract value is £7,083,000, and the contract period runs from 26th October 2022 to 31st March 2023. The procurement took place in the South East region, United Kingdom, showcasing goods as the main procurement category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in unmanned underwater vehicles or related technologies to expand their market presence. Companies with capabilities in the manufacturing, supply, or servicing of autonomous underwater vehicles will find this contract particularly relevant. The Ministry of Defence's award to HII Unmanned Systems, Inc. highlights the potential for growth in the defence industry segment within the UK market. Businesses looking to engage with the Ministry of Defence on similar projects should monitor future procurement opportunities closely.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 300m Capable Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (SAUVs)

Notice Description

For Transparency Purposes Only to Notify of Awarded Contract for Purchase of 300m Capable Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (SAUVs)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cde002fc-a603-4513-bce4-1b2057fc0eb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7c1ef2-59b2-4430-a1d0-8a8800b0a44a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above 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
£7,083,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,083,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
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
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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

HII UNMANNED SYSTEMS

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