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title: "Autonomous Surface Vessel"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43939eb3-64db-4561-9676-c5a209ccd7c9"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-02-26"
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# Autonomous Surface Vessel

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43939eb3-64db-4561-9676-c5a209ccd7c9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Autonomous Surface Vessel" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom, with a focus on goods classified under marine patrol vessels. The tender, which had an open procurement method, was published on 3rd December 2020 and closed on 11th January 2021. The total contract value is £140,000, and the contract period commenced on 4th February 2021, concluding on 28th February 2022, with delivery expected in the South West region of England.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the marine technology and engineering sectors. Companies specialising in the development or supply of autonomous vessels, marine patrol technologies, or measuring instruments would be well-suited to pursue this contract, enhancing their visibility and market presence within the defence industry.

## Notice

Autonomous Surface Vessel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6289098e-0fc7-4403-a95f-414584bf76b1 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,950 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6289098e-0fc7-4403-a95f-414584bf76b1
- 3 Dec 2020 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ca4352-e558-4c12-a533-89d15993891d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6289098e-0fc7-4403-a95f-414584bf76b1
  26th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ca4352-e558-4c12-a533-89d15993891d
  3rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a0e6c69-e800-4430-beb2-f56b62c3a8e1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/84b0b131-41b8-4a46-9403-6850a8a3138c

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