Award

45000

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

30 Oct 2023 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the purchase of AUV launch and recovery Training Aid. The contract, valued at £45,000 GBP, was awarded to SeaBot Maritime. The procurement method used was limited, with a single-source contract award due to no tender responses following a failed competition in April 2023. The award was made on the 27th of October 2023. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, is the buying organisation in the Defence industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in goods related to survey vessels to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies involved in the manufacturing, supply, or servicing of AUV launch and recovery Training Aid equipment would be well-suited to compete. Understanding the procurement method used and the rationale behind the single-source contract award can provide insights for businesses aiming to participate in similar future procurement opportunities within the Defence industry.

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Notice Title

45000

Notice Description

Procurement of AUV launch and recovery Training Aid

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of AUV launch and recovery Training Aid

Procurement Information

There was a competition in April 2023. There were no tender responses. Following the failed competition we approached all interested parties were approached. One response was received stating that time frames stated in original competition were impossible but they did have a training aid that could be adapted to our requirements. In response the authority have concluded that a single source contract award is the only viable route to procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041042
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032039-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34513550 - Survey vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20232 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
elizabeth.flynn104@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEABOT MARITIME

Further Information

Notice URLs

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