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715070450 SONAR 2054IR IN-SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS)

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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22 Apr 2026 at 11:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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16 Mar 2026 at 15:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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21 Jul 2025 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "715070450 SONAR 2054IR IN-SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS)" contract involves Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government public authority based at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement, under the "defenceSecurity" special regime category, focuses on the repair and maintenance of military electronic systems, specifically sonars. Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, located in Havant, United Kingdom, has been directly awarded this 6-year contract, starting from 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2032. The contractual value amounts to approximately £8.86 million and has been conducted through a direct procurement method, justified by technical reasons as Lockheed Martin UK is the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the Sonar 2054IR system and possesses exclusive technical capabilities necessary for the task.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced engineering, technology support, and military systems management. With a direct award to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, companies seeking collaboration or subcontracting opportunities may find potential for growth by aligning with large defence contractors. Businesses that specialise in defence systems maintenance, technology upgrades, and equipment management fit well with the scope of services required under this contract, as it involves extensive services from programme management to on-site testing and engineering. Additionally, as the contract addresses technical refresh activities to mitigate obsolescence risks, firms offering innovative solutions in adapting and upgrading technology to meet stringent safety and security standards may find lucrative opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715070450 SONAR 2054IR IN-SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS)

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Defence (the Authority), through the Sonar and Maritime Sensors (SaMS) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), intends to place a 6-year contract, with Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK) for the In-Service Support of the current Sonar 2054 Inboard Replacement (IR) system fitted within the Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. The support activities will include but not be limited to: a) programme and contract management b) provision of Post Design Services c) management of equipment obsolescence which may include technology refresh activity d) provision of on-site engineering and testing e) provision of spares including shipping and fitting f) provision and management of equipment repair activities g) provision of disposal services h) other support related activities requiring site visits, i) additional ad-hoc tasking.

Procurement Information

It is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful pursuant to Section 41 and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 for single suppliers - technical reasons. The proposed In-Service Support is a continuation of the existing support provided by LMUK under the current contract. LMUK, are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for S2054IR, and the only economic operator that has access to the LMUK designs, drawings and technical data which is necessary to fulfil the requirement. LMUK designed, developed and installed the Sonar 2054IR system across all the UK Ministry of Defence's platforms and shore installations and has supported the system since its installation & holds the necessary specialist technical knowhow to fulfil the requirement. S2054IR is essential to the safety of the V class platforms at sea and it is not considered that another provider could meet the required level of support without access to the referenced technical data and know-how, introducing an unacceptable level of technical, safety and security risk to MOD capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036502-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38113000 - Sonars

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,863,833 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,863,833 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

Lockheed Martin UK Ltd

Further Information

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