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title: "Contract Award Notice"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f84ac51-d394-4a6f-b1e1-84eee74bcbb6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure unmanned underwater vehicles, with the contract valued at £134,334 GBP. This procurement process, classified under the goods category, is currently at the Award stage, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 21 February 2022. The contract period commenced on 14 March 2022 and will last until 31 March 2024, with delivery addresses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and postal code PL2 2BG. The procurement method employed is an open procedure that remains below threshold requirements.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in marine and underwater technology. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying innovative unmanned underwater vehicles would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can lead to further opportunities in related defence procurement, fostering partnerships and expanding their market reach.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a4fb9b-5bd8-4429-a5d5-5777d0bc1128 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,334 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 20:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a4fb9b-5bd8-4429-a5d5-5777d0bc1128
- 22 Mar 2022 at 20:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a4fb9b-5bd8-4429-a5d5-5777d0bc1128

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a4fb9b-5bd8-4429-a5d5-5777d0bc1128
  22nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/091f7ecb-e2ee-4403-b722-037c65355a19
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## Provenance

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