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title: "Fast Maritime Target Drone (FMTD) Support"
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# Fast Maritime Target Drone (FMTD) Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-549cfcee-5e83-4bd3-bfa1-0066fbddb2e1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Fast Maritime Target Drone (FMTD) Support to L3Harris Autonomous Surface Vehicles Ltd, with a total value of £945,750. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, falling under the vessel storage services category. The contract period spans from September 21, 2023, to March 31, 2026, and the tender closed on September 20, 2023, in the South East region, United Kingdom.

This contract opportunity with the Ministry of Defence offers potential growth for businesses, especially those providing services related to maritime target drones. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable bidders for this contract, presenting an opportunity for companies in the maritime industry to expand their services and partnerships. With a focus on maritime activities and technology, businesses with expertise in vessel storage services and autonomous vehicles would be well-positioned to compete in this tender.

## Notice

Notification of contract award for Fast Maritime Target Drone (FMTD) Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56e7f80-790d-4f1b-805c-dd5e1ddfb497 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £945,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £945,750 |
| 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 | L3HARRIS AUTONOMOUS SURFACE VEHICLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726300 - Vessel storage services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2023 at 00:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56e7f80-790d-4f1b-805c-dd5e1ddfb497

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56e7f80-790d-4f1b-805c-dd5e1ddfb497
  14th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c575426-f36a-441a-9033-db539e509662
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