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Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, NAVAL SHIPS SUPPORT

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Award

12 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Naval Ships Support has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Support." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically related to the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. The contract, awarded to Kongsberg Maritime AS, is valued at £707,804.10 and was signed on 20th August 2021. The service is based in the UK and relates to the support of vital sonar systems installed on Royal Navy vessels, with a potential duration of four years including an option for extension. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to specific technical reasons, as the supporting technology is exclusive to Kongsberg Maritime.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on maritime technology and support services, particularly those with technical expertise in sonar systems and related maritime equipment. Companies capable of delivering high-quality maintenance and support—especially those familiar with the naval industry standards and technical requirements—may find this to be a lucrative avenue for growth. As the contract directly pertains to naval operations, businesses with established relationships or prior experience in defence contracting might be especially well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Support

Notice Description

Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Support

Options: 1 Year option to extend

Procurement Information

Naval Ships Support, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Kongsberg Maritime Ltd ("Kongsberg") for the support of the Hydrographic Sonar System, which is installed on board a number of Royal Navy vessels. The contract will have a duration of three years, plus one option year. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 32(2)(b)(ii) of Directive 2014/24/EU (Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015) for technical reasons. The Hydrographic Sonar System was originally procured from Kongsberg in 2003 and Kongsberg has supported it since that date. Only Kongsberg holds all the available technical information (drawings, interfaces, test and calibration specifications/procedures, jigs and tools etc.) necessary to undertake the full in-service support of the system and to ensure that it operates safely as part of a wider Integrated Survey System, which together collects and processes data to meet the standards dictated by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office and International Hydrographic Organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eb30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025539-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£707,804 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 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, NAVAL SHIPS SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maria-gabriela.muresan100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KONGSBERG MARITIME

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