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title: "CONTRACTS FINDER - OPPORTUNITY"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15534954-7f8e-4bb7-8021-6d5f5bbcef27"
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published: "2022-01-26"
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# CONTRACTS FINDER - OPPORTUNITY

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15534954-7f8e-4bb7-8021-6d5f5bbcef27

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process for unmanned underwater vehicles through an open tender titled "CONTRACTS FINDER - OPPORTUNITY." The tender was published on 21 January 2022 and is set to close on 22 February 2022 at 10:00 GMT. The total contract value is £184,334, and the delivery is expected to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 7 March 2022 to 31 March 2024. This procurement is classified under the category of goods.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations looking to expand their business in the defence sector. Companies specialising in marine technology, particularly those focusing on unmanned systems, are well-positioned to compete for this contract, which offers a chance to engage with a significant government buyer and potentially secure ongoing work in a growing industry.

## Notice

CONTRACTS FINDER - OPPORTUNITY

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0705b7e-0cf7-480d-961e-cc3317edac1f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £184,334 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 12:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0705b7e-0cf7-480d-961e-cc3317edac1f
- 21 Jan 2022 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0705b7e-0cf7-480d-961e-cc3317edac1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0705b7e-0cf7-480d-961e-cc3317edac1f
  26th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40523626-d479-4c8d-b3d5-e83bac2810cf
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f21b4775-4b07-471b-8155-2fb854b84e38
  n/a

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