Award

704391450 - MHC Procurement of IVER 4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MINE HUNTING CAPABILITY TEAM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2022 at 14:12

Award

02 Sep 2022 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Mine Hunting Capability Team has awarded a contract for the procurement of IVER 4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). The contract, valued at £14,163,670.45, was signed on 11th November 2022. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice. The delivery address is at L3Harris ASV Ltd in Portchester, Fareham, UK. The procurement falls under the goods category and has created opportunities for businesses to provide additional deliveries under strict conditions stated in the directive.

This tender for the procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses in the unmanned underwater vehicles industry. Companies involved in the supply and production of AUVs and related ancillary equipment, with the ability to adhere to strict procurement regulations, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The awarded contract aims to enhance the Mine Hunting Capability Team's operational capabilities and represents a significant investment in advancing marine technology within the defence industry.

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Notice Title

704391450 - MHC Procurement of IVER 4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)

Notice Description

Procurement of 3 x IVER4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for the MHC Team. The AUVs are to be deployed as part of the Wilton operational capability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of 3 x IVER4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for the MHC Team. The AUVs are to be deployed as part of the Wilton operational capability.

Options: The proposed contract will contain contractual options for both the procurement of one further IVER4 AUV system and associated ancillary equipment, and for training courses related to the operation and maintenance of the IVER4 systems.

Procurement Information

See VTN 2022/S 000-024618 (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024618-2022)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036541
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033520-2022
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
£14,163,670 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 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, MINE HUNTING CAPABILITY TEAM
Contact Name
MHC Commercial Manager, attn: Mr Garry Ogborne, Mr Garry Ogborne
Contact Email
garry.ogborne100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L3HARRIS ASV

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