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title: "Ship for Trials and Autonomy Development - 702327450"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-02-25"
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# Ship for Trials and Autonomy Development - 702327450

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38508b43-f377-4f6d-9e95-26324a7d4349

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to award a contract for the project titled "Ship for Trials and Autonomy Development," with a total value of £9,333,151. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Ships and boats" and is located in Portsmouth, England. The tender was published on 3rd December 2021 and had a submission deadline of 17th January 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, indicating that any qualified supplier could submit tenders. The current stage of this procurement process is "Award," as the contract was awarded on 23rd February 2022, with the contract period set to commence from 10th February 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the maritime sector, particularly those specialising in the construction and provision of ships and amphibious crafts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the qualifications necessary for this open tender. With the Ministry of Defence as the contracting authority, businesses experienced in defence contracts, maritime engineering, or technology for autonomy development would be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Award of contract for Ship for Trials and Autonomy Development

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421176d7-f76a-45f5-8bf9-07b3100326c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,333,151 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,333,151 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAMEN WORKBOATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2022 at 20:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421176d7-f76a-45f5-8bf9-07b3100326c5
- 14 Dec 2021 at 20:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813eec99-227e-4fd9-afa3-bbf063035130
- 3 Dec 2021 at 17:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813eec99-227e-4fd9-afa3-bbf063035130

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421176d7-f76a-45f5-8bf9-07b3100326c5
  25th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813eec99-227e-4fd9-afa3-bbf063035130
  14th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d85e8220-1357-4221-82ea-6d8604dd7df7
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba5fde84-3304-49fc-ba93-95bf309fb5ff
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08ce2b52-1f83-4b7b-a152-6c26efac3604
  n/a

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