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703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Sep 2022 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the project ATLANTIS to develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. The contract, valued at £272,370 GBP, was awarded to Thales UK Limited. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from 3rd August 2022 to 3rd June 2023. The procurement stage was an award, and the tender period ended on 20th June 2022. The project falls under the services category and is related to military research and technology.

This tender opportunity to develop concepts for autonomous underwater vehicles presents a chance for businesses involved in military research and technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract opportunity. Businesses in the South East region of the United Kingdom, particularly those with expertise in submarine systems and autonomous vehicles, would find this tender well-suited for their competencies and growth aspirations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Notice Description

Contract Award Following PIN 2021/S 000-028279 available at: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028279-2021. Advertised at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af97a367-f53e-4c7e-add7-1316aa76f950 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6854604-2453-440e-9e9e-d5771bf2afa9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/092ead32-1157-4896-9811-639fb588218d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£272,370 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,370 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2022 - 3 Jun 2023 6-12 months
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
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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

THALES

Further Information

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