--- title: "701577920-SCAD-CFVTN-Rev1" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-496a1a07-f599-4816-b0c7-80b11d3cdbc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-496a1a07-f599-4816-b0c7-80b11d3cdbc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-496a1a07-f599-4816-b0c7-80b11d3cdbc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-496a1a07-f599-4816-b0c7-80b11d3cdbc9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-11-15" --- # 701577920-SCAD-CFVTN-Rev1 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-496a1a07-f599-4816-b0c7-80b11d3cdbc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-496a1a07-f599-4816-b0c7-80b11d3cdbc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-496a1a07-f599-4816-b0c7-80b11d3cdbc9.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, part of the UK government, is proposing to enter into a contract with Ultra Electronic Ocean Systems for the maintenance of Submarine Countermeasure Acoustic support. The contract will involve various activities such as programme management, technical advice provision, training services, and other support activities. This procurement falls under the "Acoustic devices" category with a value of £900,000. The procurement method being used is a Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication, and the tender period is set to end on 30th November 2023. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2028. This opportunity, led by the Ministry of Defence, caters to businesses capable of providing technical support and maintenance services for submarine countermeasure systems. Companies with expertise in defence equipment, maintenance services, and naval technology are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract presents a valuable opportunity for growth and collaboration in the defence industry, especially for organisations with experience in supporting submarine systems and offering specialised training services to military personnel. ## Notice Defence Equipment and Support Group (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, proposes to place a contract with Ultra Electronic Ocean Systems (UEOS) to maintain the Submarine Countermeasure Acoustic support. Activities will include but not be limited to: a) programme and contract management b) provision of remote support c) provision of technical advice d) provision of support on as required basis e) provision of training to ships staff and Torpedo loading Party f) provision of collection and disposal services g) other support related activities requiring site visits. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16 (1) (a) (ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to technical reasons. This is because Ultra Electronic Ocean Systems (UEOS), as the OEM, designed, developed and supplied the SCAD countermeasure capability for use on A, T & V class submarines and has supported the capability since their introduction into service and is therefore the only supplier with the relevant knowledge inclusive of designs, drawings and technical data to support the SCAD countermeasures. The data is proprietary owned and is necessary for the fulfilment of the requirement, and therefore as no other contractor would have access to it, no other contractor could fulfil this requirement. Ensuring its continued interoperability with other elements of the UK Ministry of Defence's submarine combat system (SAWCS & Sonar system, 2076 & 2054IR) all of which are essential for the protection of the Royal Navy submarines against torpedo attack which includes the Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). Additional information: This notification is of a change on VEAT tender_291650/1016679, 701577920 In-Service Support (ISS) to Submarine Countermeasure Acoustic Device (SCAD) issued 01/12/2021. Link: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1016679#fh ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e698ccc3-d47b-42a3-9d24-ae42545e006e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | 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 | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32342400 - Acoustic devices ## Release History - 15 Nov 2023 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e698ccc3-d47b-42a3-9d24-ae42545e006e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e698ccc3-d47b-42a3-9d24-ae42545e006e 15th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1016679#fh ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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