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title: "Miscellaneous Sonar Equipment Follow-On Contract"
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# Miscellaneous Sonar Equipment Follow-On Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-098899ed-5b87-4de6-a8f6-807ac5ffbf74

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team is conducting a tender for the "Miscellaneous Sonar Equipment Follow-On Contract," aimed at providing in-service support over ten years for various sonar-related equipment including echo sounders and underwater telephones. The tender period concluded on 12 March 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2021 and run until 31 March 2031. This procurement, classified under the "services" category and valued at approximately £27 million, is located in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in underwater electronic systems, sonar technology, and defence equipment services. Companies that are able to supply parts, technology refresh capabilities, or maintenance services in this field will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit, given the nature of the requirement which includes a focus on spares availability and technological support, providing avenues for innovation and growth in the defence sector.

## Notice

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Underwater Electronic Warfare (UEW) Delivery Team (DT) is placing a 10 year in service support contract including spares availability and technology refresh on some of the equipments for Miscellaneous Sonar Equipment (MSE). Start date is April 2021. MSE includes Echo Sounders, Underwater Telephones, Towed Noise Sources, and some additional Minor Sonars. The portfolio includes safety related sonars. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Sonars.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e839e60b-706e-4da6-8552-7eb10c8b99cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,117,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND ASSESSMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars
- 38114000 - Echo sounders

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2021 at 06:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e839e60b-706e-4da6-8552-7eb10c8b99cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e839e60b-706e-4da6-8552-7eb10c8b99cf
  2nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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