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703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Apr 2022 at 16:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender titled "Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles" within the military research and technology sector. This procurement is located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom and is at the tender stage, having started on 14 April 2022. The deadline for submissions is 19 May 2022, at 10:00 AM. The method of procurement is open, allowing for wider participation, with a total contract value estimated at £291,666.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services, particularly those focused on autonomous systems and military technology. Companies with expertise in underwater operations, mission concept development, and security protocols are well-positioned to compete. Given the stringent security requirements, including the need for security clearance, businesses with established compliance in handling classified information will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Notice Description

The tender for '703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles' is now live within the Defence Sourcing Portal, available at: https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html This tender relates to Contracts Finder PIN 2021/S 000-028279, dated 11 Nov 2021. A Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice has been published at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af97a367-f53e-4c7e-add7-1316aa76f950 Requirement Project ATLANTIS vision and Maritime Underwater Future Capability (MUFC) employs a combination of submarine (SSN(R)) and autonomous off-board systems. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) are regarded as a key component of future underwater and covert operations. Three non-lethal mission sets (Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; and Seabed Warfare) will be used by the study to consider AUV operational employment over the next 30 years. In each of the three cases, the output comprises a CONOPS including the full range of operational employment of vehicle and systems and an outline of the likely operational constraints, particularly technical challenges. The CONOPS will be presented in the form of a Joint Concept Note. This is this to be presented in hard copy as well as soft copies. Specific Conditions of Tendering The Tenderers' attention is drawn to the following: a. Contract Award will be dependent upon the Winning Tenderer: * The winning tenderer providing evidence of all workers handling information up to SECRET for the duration of the contract being in receipt of valid Security Check (SC) Security Clearance or obtaining SC Security Clearance by Service Commencement Date. The SC Security Clearance is to be valid for the duration of the proposed contract; * holding at least provisional List X status by final Tender return and obtaining full List X status by Service Commencement Date, for any site at which it will hold SECRET classified information. If the Winning Tenderer is unable to meet any of the above, the Authority retains the right to consider the tenderer non-compliant and award the Contract to the next highest placed Tenderer. Please note that any questions or tenders in response to this email must be submitted via the Defence Sourcing Portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice has been published at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af97a367-f53e-4c7e-add7-1316aa76f950

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032e19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010109-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elizabeth.meatyard100@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
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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