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UPGRADE AND SUPPORT OF SRS FUSION - 702791450

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Mar 2022 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is engaging in a procurement process for the "Upgrade and Support of SRS FUSION" project related to unmanned underwater vehicles in the goods sector. The contract, valued at £183,000, aims to enhance and maintain existing MOD SRS FUSION Devices over a duration of two years. The procurement method involves a limited procedure without prior publication due to the unique technical capabilities required, with an active award already made to Strategic Robot Systems. The contract was signed on 17th February 2022, and the tender process concluded in March 2022 in Portsmouth, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced robotics, underwater technology, or related engineering services. Companies with expertise in maintaining and upgrading complex technological systems, especially those with experience in similar defence contracts, may find it advantageous to establish partnerships or engage directly, as they could benefit from the unique technical requirements that limit competition. This context further allows for innovation in support services tailored to the MOD's specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UPGRADE AND SUPPORT OF SRS FUSION - 702791450

Notice Description

Upgrade and Support of existing MOD SRS FUSION Devices

Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of existing equipment.

Options: Option for Level 3 corrective maintenance package per system

Procurement Information

The Royal Navy, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 2 year contract with a value of PS183,000 to Strategic Robotic Systems (SRS) for the support and upgrade of the FUSION Remotely Operated Vehicle (Vehicle), which is used to carry out ordonnance disposal in ports and harbours. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because SRS is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Vehicle. No other supplier would have the technical expertise, know-how and technical documentation (including in particular the source code for the Vehicle's software) necessary to safely support and upgrade the Vehicle. A new supplier would need to reverse engineer the software, which would introduce unacceptable risk to the integrity of the Vehicle, its functionality and its operational effectiveness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031dd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005944-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£209,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

STRATEGIC ROBOT SYSTEMS

Further Information

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