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title: "Pre-Installation Sandown Initial Survey for Sonar Updates"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Pre-Installation Sandown Initial Survey for Sonar Updates

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c31f991-f259-4200-bb58-0bd2c9015057

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is overseeing a procurement process titled "Pre-Installation Sandown Initial Survey for Sonar Updates" in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of maritime safety inspection services. The process is currently at the Tender stage, with relevant documentation published on 22nd May 2025. Potential suppliers have until 2nd June 2025 to submit their proposals. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd June 2025 and conclude by 30th November 2025. The total estimated value of this contract is £40,000 and it is being conducted under a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with a specialised understanding of maritime safety inspections, particularly those familiar with Sandown class vessels. While the opportunity may be less suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to its specific requirements, companies experienced in sonar systems and maritime modernisation projects could find lucrative possibilities for expansion and collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. Engaging in this contract could provide access to further opportunities within defence maritime operations, strengthening business credentials in this specialised sector.

## Notice

Voluntary Transparency Notice - The Royal Navy, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a contract with Babcock International Group for the provision of Pre-Installation Sandown Initial Survey for Sonar Updates. The duration of the contract is expect to be 5 months with an estimated value of PS40,000.00. Babcock is the only supplier to have maintained Sandowns over the previous 25 years so it is considered they are the only contractor with sufficient knowledge to carry out the survey works. Babcock will also be carrying out the main modernisation works on the vessel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d95c22-a348-4c73-a692-6b48f8bb9c5f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services
- 71731000 - Industrial quality control services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 11:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d95c22-a348-4c73-a692-6b48f8bb9c5f
- 14 Feb 2025 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a07359-a38d-4570-ac63-b656c0493628

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d95c22-a348-4c73-a692-6b48f8bb9c5f
  22nd May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a07359-a38d-4570-ac63-b656c0493628
  14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e086fec-f563-4a69-9763-b51974bd0eff
  n/a

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