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S&MOCB/8007: Provision of UUV System Midlife Capability Upgrade (701551797)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Nov 2021 at 22:45

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07 Jun 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract titled "S&MOCB/8007: Provision of UUV System Midlife Capability Upgrade" to Kongsberg Maritime AS. This contract focuses on the midlife capability upgrade of the in-service KM9 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) and falls under the classification of 'System maintenance services' within the defence services category. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, specifically through negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was signed on 13 October 2021, and its value amounts to £815,206.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime technology and defence services, particularly those with expertise in underwater vehicles and system maintenance. Companies that can demonstrate technical proficiency and have a track record of working with complex defence systems may find this an advantageous market to enter. Additionally, businesses capable of providing bespoke solutions and supporting midlife upgrades of technical systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

S&MOCB/8007: Provision of UUV System Midlife Capability Upgrade (701551797)

Notice Description

Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO), part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD), awarded a Contract to Kongsberg Maritime AS ('Kongsberg') for the Midlife Capability Upgrade of the in-service KM9 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV). Previous publication reference: 2021/S 000-012734.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO), part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a contract (S&MOCB/8007) to Kongsberg Maritime Ltd ('Kongsberg') for the midlife capability upgrade of the in-service KM9 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) capability. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulation (DSPCR) 2011 for technical reasons. The KM9 UUV capability was originally procured from Kongsberg in 2015/16 and Kongsberg has supported it in-service to date. Only Kongsberg holds all the available technical information and equipment (drawings, interfaces, test and calibration specifications/procedures, jigs and tools etc.) necessary to undertake the full mid-life refit of the capability. The KM9 capability has complex internal workings and bespoke hardware and software interfaces. Due to the technical complexity, the MOD considers that another entity would be unable to undertake the refit element without integration difficulties or impact on function due to the technical knowledge required.

Procurement Information

Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO), part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a contract (S&MOCB/8007) to Kongsberg Maritime Ltd ('Kongsberg') for the midlife capability upgrade of the in-service KM9 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) capability. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulation (DSPCR) 2011 for technical reasons. The KM9 UUV capability was originally procured from Kongsberg in 2015/16 and Kongsberg has supported it in-service to date. Only Kongsberg holds all the available technical information and equipment (drawings, interfaces, test and calibration specifications/procedures, jigs and tools etc.) necessary to undertake the full mid-life refit of the capability. The KM9 capability has complex internal workings and bespoke hardware and software interfaces. Due to the technical complexity, the MOD considers that another entity would be unable to undertake the refit element without integration difficulties or impact on function due to the technical knowledge required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b92f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028004-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,615,206 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 1900126 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Russell Taylor
Contact Email
desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KONGSBERG MARITIME

Further Information

Notice URLs

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