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BATHYTHERMOGRAPHIC PROBES

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Aug 2022 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Bathythermographic Probes," aimed at supplying probes classified under the CPV code 33141641. This contract, which has a total value of £10 million, is set to be supplied by Lockheed Martin Sippican over a five-year period, concluding in 2028. The procurement method utilised for this process was limited, executed through a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons. The contract was formally signed on 3rd August 2022, with the contract performance located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the defence sector, particularly those with expertise in supplying technical equipment and research-oriented products. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing probes or related technical equipment, especially those familiar with Defence contracts or having previous experience in similar procurement processes, would be well-suited to compete. Subcontracting may also be an option for smaller firms looking to engage with a larger supplier such as Lockheed Martin Sippican, thereby expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

BATHYTHERMOGRAPHIC PROBES

Notice Description

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to place a 5 year contract with Lockheed Martin Sippican to supply Bathythermographic Probes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to supply Bathythermographic Probes until 2028.

Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procurement Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. This is for technical reasons associated with the equipment being provided under this contract, which belongs to Lockheed Martin Sippican and as such cannot be provided without access to that information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0359c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021708-2022
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141641 - Probes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20223 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
Not specified
Contact Email
james.quintonprior100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 8JH
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

LOCKHEED MARTIN SIPPICAN

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