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Feasibility Study Falklands

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Apr 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Feasibility Study Falklands" under the services category, specifically targeting hydro-geological survey advisory services. This procurement process follows a single tender action (below threshold) method. The study spans multiple locations including Anguilla, Bermuda, the Falkland Islands, and other British Overseas Territories. The procurement process is in the award stage, and the contract period runs from 28 March 2025 to 1 September 2025, with a total value of £171,498. The tender was completed on 24 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in feasibility studies and advisory services related to hydro-geological surveys. SAERI (Falklands) Limited, an SME based in Stanley, Falkland Islands, is the awarded supplier. Businesses well-suited to compete would be those with relevant experience in geographic studies, environmental analysis, and advisory services in similar contexts. The project's diverse geographic scope also suggests potential for international business collaborations and expansions into new markets.

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Notice Title

Feasibility Study Falklands

Notice Description

HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Project Start up 1: Inception report 2: Intermediate presentation Final report

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da3b1a1f-89be-4d3c-b26b-e30f7c70a6a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705a2b1a-3050-4776-8be2-7c9908192252
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,498 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,498 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 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
Not specified
Contact Email
manjinder.baloria100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAERI (FALKLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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