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title: "Project A Experimentation Defender"
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# Project A Experimentation Defender

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2048eeb1-8466-407f-8283-10eeaddc9b3f

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract titled "Project A Experimentation Defender" valued at approximately £1 million. This contract involves the supply of two Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for the Royal Navy and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Fareham, England. The contracting authority completed the tender on October 26, 2021, following a limited procurement method under a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period extends until March 31, 2022, with the tender process initiated in advance of this date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and underwater vehicle sectors, particularly those capable of providing advanced unmanned technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those that specialise in robotics or marine technology. Companies looking to expand their portfolios in defence applications may find this type of procurement highly relevant, as it aligns with ongoing initiatives for innovation and exploration in military capabilities.

## Notice

The Royal Navy Project A Experimentation team and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) Mine Investigation and Exploitation by Remote Operated Vehicle (MIE ROV) project team, both part of the UK MOD, have awarded a contract to Atlantas Marine Ltd valued at approximately PS1 million, for the provision of two Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The Royal Navy Project A Experimentation team require an ROV in order to conduct research into deep water search capabilities. The DSTL MIE ROV project team require an ROV in order to deliver a proof of concept demonstration to the customer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8eb1ffc-2d02-4643-842f-9c347dfc4ace |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,075,815 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,075,815 |
| 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 | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO17 6AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATLANTAS MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8eb1ffc-2d02-4643-842f-9c347dfc4ace

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8eb1ffc-2d02-4643-842f-9c347dfc4ace
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec7fe55d-9f6a-4f8c-ae3e-9be4c521cbd5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbae9baf-fb7b-493a-bcea-a9ed64d389bb
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c514eba1-a96b-4fa5-b731-5a59168ef4c1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a80d61e-bab8-40a8-9626-5c6aa16dec18
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