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Submarine Main Battery TDP Phase 3a - Final Module Design

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Award

26 Aug 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the UK has completed the procurement process for the "Submarine Main Battery TDP Phase 3a - Final Module Design," which falls under the development of military electronic systems. This tender was initiated as a selective procurement method aimed at advancing the design of a Nickel-Zinc submarine battery module. The contract, awarded to PMB Defence Engineering Pty Ltd, has a value of approximately £22,297,509 and was signed on 30th November 2021. The procurement process, classified under 'services', has concluded with an active status for the contract, with all related activities centred in the UK.

This procurement opportunity can foster significant business growth, particularly for companies specialising in defence technology and electronic systems development. Businesses that design, manufacture, or test military and aerospace equipment, especially those focusing on battery technology, would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the option for further Phases in the project, there remains potential for future collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities, making this a strategic opportunity for SMEs in the relevant sectors.

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Notice Title

Submarine Main Battery TDP Phase 3a - Final Module Design

Notice Description

Submarine Main Battery TDP Phase 3a - Final Module Design

Lot Information

Lot 1

Submarine Main Battery TDP Phase 3a - Final Module Design is to develop and improve an existing Nickel- Zinc (NiZn) Submarine main battery module design inclusive of initial production standard module build, shock testing and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) pre-qualification.

Options: Phase 3a is for final module design and there is the option to extend for phase 3b.

Procurement Information

(i) The purpose of this Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) is to alert the market of the intention of the Technology Development Management Group (TDMG), which forms part of the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), to enter into a contract on a single source basis with PMB DEFENCE ENGINEERING PTY LTD. (ii) The contract shall be for the development and testing of a Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) battery technology which includes the delivery of a final module design, build of initial production standard modules, shock testing and EMI qualification. The work undertaken under this contract shall be a further iteration of a module design produced under an earlier contract with PMB DEFENCE ENGINEERING PTY LTD. The NiZn battery is being developed as an alternative to the Lead-Acid battery which is currently required to support the Astute Class submarine with the aim of achieving enhanced energy storage and safety improvements. (iii) A competition was conducted for Phase 1 of the Submarine Main Battery Technology Development Project (TDP) to test the energy storage market and the NiZn cell design which is being developed by PMB was taken forward. The Submarine Main Battery TDP is moving into Phase 3 of the NiZn battery development. (iv) The contract shall be subject to the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC and Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 (SI 2011/No 1848) where for technical reasons the contract may only be awarded to a particular economic operator. This is due to the technical need to utilise the PMB cell design for the existing NiZn battery module design work conducted under Phase 1 and 2 of the Submarine Main Battery TDP. PMB DEFENCE ENGINEERING PTY LTD are the only economic operator with the tools, knowledge, skills and expertise to be able to continue the development of the NiZn Submarine Main Battery. (v) The existing module design has been developed using the PMB NiZn cell design, PMB are the only contractor who can continue to develop the main battery design without having to redesign the battery module to make use of a different cell design or battery technology. (vi) It is anticipated that the contract award date will be November 2021 with an estimated value of GBP 2.3 million (ex VAT). Please note that the date and value are provided for indicative purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02da56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031701-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

31422000 - Battery packs

73426000 - Development of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,597,509 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Bradley Clarke
Contact Email
bradley.clarke119@mod.gov.uk, samantha.rogers133@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PMB DEFENCE ENGINEERING

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