Tender

Procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

MHC TEAM

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Tender

29 Mar 2021 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The MHC Team is currently seeking suppliers for the procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, valued at £30 million, as part of the Mine Countermeasures (MMCM) programme. The procurement falls under the goods category and specifically focuses on unmanned underwater vehicles. The tender process is in the active phase, with the deadline for submissions set for 26 April 2021 at 12:00. The responses must be submitted through the designated online platform, with access instructions provided to potential bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in marine technology, robotics, and defence sectors to participate in a lucrative contract. Businesses that specialize in manufacturing or supplying underwater vehicles, as well as those offering technical and engineering services related to autonomous systems, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to substantial growth and expansion within these industries.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Notice Description

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles. Procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for the MMCM program.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a03a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006344-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHC TEAM
Contact Name
Mr David HAYWARD
Contact Email
david.hayward104@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001587781

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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