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Remus 100m AUV's

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Jan 2022 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Navy, a division of the UK Ministry of Defence, has initiated a procurement process for the supply of additional REMUS 100M autonomous underwater vehicles, under a contract valued at £2,010,000. This contract, awarded to HII Unmanned Systems Inc., is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 25th January 2022. The procurement method used is a limited tender, conducted via a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, justified by the necessity for the equipment to be identical to previously purchased items to maintain inter-operability with existing systems. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically falling within the unmanned underwater vehicles industry, with delivery anticipated in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in unmanned underwater vehicle technologies and related support services. Companies that provide compatible equipment or supplementary services that align with existing contracts held by the Ministry of Defence may have competitive advantages. Given the specific technical requirements and the restricted nature of this procurement method, businesses with experience in defence contracting or with a focus on high-technology goods may find this a lucrative area for growth and collaboration with governmental entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Remus 100m AUV's

Notice Description

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 3 month contract to HII Unmanned Systems Inc for the purchase of additional REMUS 100M autonomous underwater vehicles. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to regulation 32(5)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for additional deliveries of goods. This is because MOD already hold a contract with HII Unmanned Systems Inc for provision of this equipment and for the subsequent support. HII Unmanned Systems Inc own the original equipment manufacturer who are the sole known provider of this equipment. The equipment must be identical to the items originally purchased to ensure inter-operability with the existing systems and because RN personnel already have training and experience of using this equipment. Using different equipment would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation by RN personnel and incompatibility with existing RN equipment. The total duration of the original contract and this contract does not exceed 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 3 month contract to HII Unmanned Systems Inc for the purchase of additional REMUS 100M autonomous underwater vehicles. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to regulation 32(5)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for additional deliveries of goods. This is because MOD already hold a contract with HII Unmanned Systems Inc for provision of this equipment and for the subsequent support. HII Unmanned Systems Inc own the original equipment manufacturer who are the sole known provider of this equipment. The equipment must be identical to the items originally purchased to ensure inter-operability with the existing systems and because RN personnel already have training and experience of using this equipment. Using different equipment would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation by RN personnel and incompatibility with existing RN equipment. The total duration of the original contract and this contract does not exceed 3 years.

Procurement Information

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 3 month contract to HII Unmanned Systems Inc for the purchase of additional REMUS 100M autonomous underwater vehicles. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to regulation 32(5)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for additional deliveries of goods. This is because MOD already hold a contract with HII Unmanned Systems Inc for provision of this equipment and for the subsequent support. HII Unmanned Systems Inc own the original equipment manufacturer who are the sole known provider of this equipment. The equipment must be identical to the items originally purchased to ensure inter-operability with the existing systems and because RN personnel already have training and experience of using this equipment. Using different equipment would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation by RN personnel and incompatibility with existing RN equipment. The total duration of the original contract and this contract does not exceed 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030f64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002251-2022
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,010,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynne.nazer100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HII UNMANNED SYSTEMS

Further Information

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