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title: "Provision of Fast Maritime Target Drones to support a gunnery trial"
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# Provision of Fast Maritime Target Drones to support a gunnery trial

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10aa99e4-5ba8-4f45-bb93-08dfe9649f49

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Fast Maritime Target Drones to support a gunnery trial has been completed by the Ministry of Defence. This contract, classified under the CPV code for targets for shooting practice, was awarded following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £196,606.35 and the contract period runs from 1 January 2018 to 31 March 2019. The contract was formally awarded on 22 December 2017, coinciding with the end date for the tender period on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and services industry, particularly those that specialise in technology and equipment supply for military applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing specialised services or products related to military training and gunnery are encouraged to engage with future tenders within this sector. Companies that can offer innovative solutions or enhanced capabilities for maritime operations would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Notification of Contract Awarded under FATS5 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25f02da-05cf-42db-98dc-710f2f45b66f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,606 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,606 |
| 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 |
| Locality | HMNB PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| 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 | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUTONOMOUS SURFACE VEHICLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35210000 - Targets for shooting practice

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2017 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25f02da-05cf-42db-98dc-710f2f45b66f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25f02da-05cf-42db-98dc-710f2f45b66f
  22nd December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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