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title: "Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems"
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# Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-323bd38a-d83e-45ab-985b-37b474541b01

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, focusing on the tender titled "Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically sonars (CPV code 38113000). The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period concluding on 6th October 2021. The total contract value is £3,774,302, and the contract period commenced on 7th October 2021, running until 31st March 2022. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, classified as a limited procurement.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and technology sectors, particularly those that specialise in sonar systems or similar technologies. Companies that are large-scale suppliers and have experience in providing advanced equipment to government bodies would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The involvement of the Ministry of Defence highlights the potential for collaboration in high-value contracts within a strategic industry.

## Notice

Award of single source contract for Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b460cf8b-5e61-442a-8b67-3ad60218df01 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,774,302 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,774,302 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUEPRINT SUBSEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b460cf8b-5e61-442a-8b67-3ad60218df01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b460cf8b-5e61-442a-8b67-3ad60218df01
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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