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title: "Bluefin 9 Sonar Trial"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3aa33c08-f121-4ea2-acaf-55f6a88643fd"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2019-10-16"
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# Bluefin 9 Sonar Trial

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3aa33c08-f121-4ea2-acaf-55f6a88643fd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "Bluefin 9 Sonar Trial," which aimed at the delivery of sonar trials and associated reporting documentation. This low-value contract, valued at £100,000, fell under the industry category of 'Test and evaluation of military electronic systems'. The procurement was executed through a direct method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 15th October 2019 and concluded on 31st December 2019, with the award date being 15th October 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in military electronic systems and related services. Companies that specialise in testing and evaluation equipment, particularly those with experience in military contracts, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The non-competitive nature of this contract indicates that the Ministry of Defence is focused on establishing reliable suppliers for specialised services, which could lead to further engagements in this niche sector.

## Notice

Delivery of Bluefin 9 Sonar Trials and associated report documentation. Non-competitive, low value contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17a831e-81b2-45a5-a181-79e6d33b32c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENERAL DYNAMICS UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2019 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17a831e-81b2-45a5-a181-79e6d33b32c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17a831e-81b2-45a5-a181-79e6d33b32c5
  16th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88c349d0-8ddb-4805-bd12-35d1c15fde48
  700008549 Statement of Work
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4c16aa4-1d0c-4399-81fb-6192af426f91
  700008549 Schedule of Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32be50f8-923a-427e-8315-438e1b7a07b5
  700008549 Terms & Conditions / Purchase Order

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