--- title: "Supply and Support of Hand Held Sonars" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49526a71-da99-4107-8c67-525f8935de9a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49526a71-da99-4107-8c67-525f8935de9a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49526a71-da99-4107-8c67-525f8935de9a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49526a71-da99-4107-8c67-525f8935de9a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM" published: "2019-11-11" --- # Supply and Support of Hand Held Sonars Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49526a71-da99-4107-8c67-525f8935de9a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49526a71-da99-4107-8c67-525f8935de9a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49526a71-da99-4107-8c67-525f8935de9a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team is currently conducting a selective tender for the supply and support of Hand Held Sonars for use by Royal Navy Divers. The contract includes the procurement of three tiers of sonar devices, with a total value of £3,000,000. The tender period is set to close on 13th December 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 14th April 2020 and extend for two years. This procurement process is applicable within the broader goods category and is classified under CPV code 38113000, specifically covering sonars. Interested bidders should register as suppliers to access the detailed documentation. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in electronic equipment and maritime technology, particularly those that can provide products meeting the specific performance criteria outlined. Companies with expertise in sonar technology, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to compete in this tender, as multiple lots are available allowing bids for individual tiers of the sonar devices. Engaging in this procurement can facilitate growth and expansion as it assures a sustained contract over two years for successful bidders. ## Notice The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Underwater Electronic Warfare (UEW) Delivery Team (DT) is seeking the procurement and support of Divers' Hand Held Sonar (HHS) Devices for use by Royal Navy (RN) Divers. Three specifications of device are being sought: Tier 1 - High Specification HHS for Mine Investigation Exploitation - 2 required. Tier 2 - Medium Specification HHS for Jetty Port Search, Very Shallow Water Operations and Attack Swimming - 24 Required. Tier 3 - Low Specification HHS for Mine Counter Measure Diving - 10 Required. The quantity of each required will be specified in the tender documentation. The successful Contractor will be expected to supply and maintain HHS devices to the required level over a period of 2 years. Potential bidders will be able to bid for the supply and support of any or all of the tiers, which will be awarded as separate lots. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Sonars.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4018c95e-ea41-4592-92b1-0dc0a8065e6b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Apr 2020 - 13 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | BS32 8JH | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38113000 - Sonars ## Release History - 11 Nov 2019 at 07:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4018c95e-ea41-4592-92b1-0dc0a8065e6b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4018c95e-ea41-4592-92b1-0dc0a8065e6b 11th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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