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In service Support for REMUS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Systems

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Jul 2024 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has awarded a three-year contract for in-service support of REMUS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) systems to HII Unmanned Systems Inc. The contract, valued at £8,000,000 (Ex VAT), involves providing support for REMUS 100 systems with a potential option for REMUS 300 systems. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice. The award was based on the lowest price criteria.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the underwater exploration services industry, specifically those with expertise in diving instruments or accessories and diving services. The exclusive nature of the contract due to intellectual property rights held by HII Unmanned Systems Inc means that only they can provide the necessary repairs and maintenance. Companies with experience in providing technical support for UUV systems may find this tender well-suited for growth, particularly those with capabilities in maintaining and re-calibrating advanced underwater technology.

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Notice Title

In service Support for REMUS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Systems

Notice Description

The SALMO (Salvage and Marine Operations) Delivery Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (The Authority) intends to award a three (3) year contract to HII Unmanned Systems Inc, for a new follow on support contract with an estimated value of PS8,000,000 (Ex VAT). This contract shall provide in-service support to the REMUS 100 systems, and there will be an exercisable option to also support the REMUS 300 systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a current contract between the Authority and HII Unmanned Systems Inc, for the continued support of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) consisting of REMUS 100 and 600 systems, which has been in place since 2021. REMUS systems are military use versions of commercially available UUVs, which are remotely operated shallow water hydrographical seabed mapping systems, and were developed and manufactured by HII Unmanned Systems Inc. HII Unmanned Systems Inc retain all IPR and technical knowledge for all REMUS systems, which is strictly enforced by the US Department of Defence meaning all repairs and maintenance of the systems needs to be done by HII as they are the only suitably qualified and experienced contractor that can safely maintain, re-calibrate and re-program existing systems to ensure it is safe to use. This includes sole ownership and all rights in all technical and business information, test reports, ideas, designs, maintenance information and materials pertaining to the deliverables, trademarks, copyrights or processes, and other assembly, production, marketing or sales information. It is considered that this contract can be awarded to HII Unmanned Systems Inc, using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for exclusive and technical reasons.

Procurement Information

HII Unmanned Systems Inc retain all IPR and technical knowledge for all REMUS systems, which is strictly enforced by the US Department of Defence meaning all repairs and maintenance of the systems needs to be done by HII as they are the only suitably qualified and experienced contractor that can safely maintain, re-calibrate and re-program existing systems to ensure it is safe to use. This includes sole ownership and all rights in all technical and business information, test reports, ideas, designs, maintenance information and materials pertaining to the deliverables, trademarks, copyrights or processes, and other assembly, production, marketing or sales information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022320-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories

71351924 - Underwater exploration services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 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
desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HII UNMANNED SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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