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Project Asurvey Phase 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Mar 2024 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "Project Asurvey Phase 2" to Donecle for specialist vehicles services. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £249,600. The tender period ended on 13th March 2024, and the contract is set to run from 14th March 2024 to 13th March 2026, supporting the Poseidon MRA-Mk1 at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the specialist vehicles industry, particularly those providing drone services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the Ministry of Defence's preference for SMEs as suppliers. The contract provides a specific focus on technological innovation and efficiency, offering a conducive environment for businesses with expertise in drone technology and services.

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Notice Title

Project Asurvey Phase 2

Notice Description

Phase 2 Project Asurvey following the success of Phase 1. This will extend the existing trial and bring a second drone into service for two years for use on Poseidon MRA-Mk1 at RAF Lossiemouth. The second drone, an Iris GVI drone, will work alongside the current drone to perform dent checks and measuring dents down to 0.1mm depth accuracy 50X faster than manual methods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0a3b7e7-d83f-4777-a61b-89202e3c3e00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81c65e9-af61-4973-8fd1-7b3a6e792bdc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2024 - 13 Mar 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DONECLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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