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title: "CAN - 705996451 USSV Demonstrator"
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# CAN - 705996451 USSV Demonstrator

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-598ca05e-3d9a-412a-9e9f-dc2e3cc9c20d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of a USSV Demonstrator concept to Steller Systems Ltd in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The contract value is £964,800, and the contract period runs from 1st February 2023 to 31st December 2023. The procurement stage was an open procedure (above threshold) with a tender period ending on 20th January 2023. The contract falls under the "Underwater exploration services" industry category.

This tender presents business opportunities for firms specialising in research and experimental development services and underwater exploration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to participate. Businesses with expertise in unmanned surface and surface vessels can leverage this contract to grow their operations and potentially secure future government contracts in related fields.

## Notice

705996451 - Uncrewed Surface and Surface Vessel Concept Demonstrators

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfb30f1-a64c-442f-8446-9e7a67e906c9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £964,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £964,800 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STELLER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71351924 - Underwater exploration services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfb30f1-a64c-442f-8446-9e7a67e906c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfb30f1-a64c-442f-8446-9e7a67e906c9
  14th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/368ea79d-934d-43c1-ad26-e11b2c8b07ab
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