Tender

Simulated Mine Target Procurement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is inviting tenders for the procurement and supply of Simulated Mine Targets (SMT) and auxiliary equipment under an open procedure. This contract, valued at £459,166, falls under the goods category and is designed to support the Royal Navy's training commitments. The procurement process, coordinated by the Sonar and Maritime Sensors (SaMS) Delivery Team, is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd April 2025. The contract includes options for additional articles and will require completion within 180 days from the award date. The delivery location for the goods is within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in maritime defence equipment and training solutions. Companies with a track record of similar contracts in both the public and private sectors over the past three years are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement method encourages broad participation through electronic and written submissions, potentially expanding the supplier base for the MOD. Businesses that can demonstrate their capabilities in delivering complex defence-related goods on time and to specification should consider this an excellent opportunity to establish or strengthen their relationship with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Simulated Mine Target Procurement

Notice Description

The Sonar and Maritime Sensors (SaMS) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking to place a new competitively let contract for the procurement and supply of Simulated Mine Targets (SMT) and additional auxiliary equipment to meet Royal Navy training commitments. Please note any potential bidder may be required to provide evidence of similar contracts performed either for the public or private sector within the last three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement and supply of approximately 100 Simulated Mine Targets (SMT) and additional auxiliary equipment to meet Royal Navy training commitments, across multiple NSNs, with options for purchase of further articles.

Options: Possible purchase of additional articles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005634-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35332200 - Sea mines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£459,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
odinakachi.nwulu100@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

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