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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49a67a40-e920-4062-8e07-a288c245d615

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a public procurement process for the supply of unmanned underwater vehicles, with a total contract value of £1,948,565. The contract is part of the goods category and the procurement method used was an open procedure, above threshold. The contract period is set to commence on 8 February 2022, lasting until 7 May 2022, and the tender process ended on 31 January 2022. This procurement was located in Portsmouth, South East England, as indicated by the delivery address postal code PO2 8BY.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying goods related to unmanned underwater technologies. Companies with expertise in marine technology, robotics, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to engage in future procurement processes within this domain. As the Ministry of Defence continues to invest in advanced technologies, there are potential avenues for business growth and collaboration in upcoming contracts.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25468bf5-6453-4560-a36f-0468dadf3ad0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2022 - 7 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,948,565 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,948,565 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HII UNMANNED SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25468bf5-6453-4560-a36f-0468dadf3ad0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25468bf5-6453-4560-a36f-0468dadf3ad0
  8th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b20363b1-694f-4265-93fe-aa3a344d709a
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## Provenance

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