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Sonar 2094 In Service Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2022 at 15:09

Award

17 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Sonar 2094 In-Service Support to GeoAcoustics Limited. The procurement was categorised under "goods" with the procurement method as "limited" using the negotiated procedure without the publication of a contract notice. This contract was deemed necessary as the company, being the Original Equipment Manufacturer, possesses the technical expertise and documentation required for the service. The contract worth £342,000 was signed on October 17, 2022, and it is currently active.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in the manufacture and support of Sonar 2094 equipment to engage with the Ministry of Defence. With a focus on technical competency and safety certifications, companies with expertise in the production and maintenance of specialised equipment can find potential growth opportunities in supplying and supporting the Royal Navy's equipment. Understanding the unique technical requirements and safety standards involved in such contracts is crucial for companies seeking to compete effectively in this space.

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Notice Title

Sonar 2094 In Service Support

Notice Description

Sonar 2094 In Service Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of In-Service Support of Sonar 2094 until March 2025.

Procurement Information

As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the company 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 equipment to ensure that it operates in accordance with the original design intent such that it is safe to use in service by Royal Navy (RN) personnel. No technical documentation is available nor have licences been granted to enable any third party to complete this work on their behalf. It is considered that only they have the necessary know-how to support and manufacture Sonar 2094 equipment to ensure continued support of the RN equipment from a technical and safety certification perspective to the Authority's satisfaction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030350
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031866-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38113000 - Sonars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£342,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20214 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
Attn: Moira Duggan
Contact Email
moira.duggan314@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
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEOACOUSTICS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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