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SONAR 2054IR In-Service Support (ISS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Apr 2022 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a key buyer in the UK public sector, has initiated a limited tender process for the 'SONAR 2054IR In-Service Support (ISS)' contract, classified under the CPV code for Sonars. This procurement is aimed at supplying and supporting the sonar systems currently used within the Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. The contract, awarded to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, is valued at £16.4 million and is set to run from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2026. The procurement was conducted without the publication of a contract notice, following a negotiated process due to the specific technical requirements, and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in defence, electronic systems, or marine technology. Companies with expertise in providing high-value technical support, especially those experienced in engaging with government contracts in the defence sector, may find this contract particularly relevant. As the procurement targets the enhancement and support of advanced sonar technology, firms capable of delivering specialised goods and services in this field are well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

SONAR 2054IR In-Service Support (ISS)

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support Group (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, placed a contract with Lockheed Martin UK Ltd for the support of the current Sonar 2054IR system fitted within the Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. The contract will run from 1 April 2022 up to 31 March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032a4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009135-2022
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
Not specified

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
£16,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: thorne margaret
Contact Email
margaret.thorne404@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
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCKHEED MARTIN

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