--- title: "701577920-SCAD-CFVTN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5add2773-d110-471a-aea7-3fe94434567b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5add2773-d110-471a-aea7-3fe94434567b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5add2773-d110-471a-aea7-3fe94434567b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5add2773-d110-471a-aea7-3fe94434567b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-12-01" --- # 701577920-SCAD-CFVTN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5add2773-d110-471a-aea7-3fe94434567b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5add2773-d110-471a-aea7-3fe94434567b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5add2773-d110-471a-aea7-3fe94434567b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, part of the UK government, is seeking to contract with Ultra Electronic Ocean Systems (UEOS) for the maintenance of Submarine Countermeasure Acoustic support. This procurement process, identified as tender 701577920-SCAD-CFVTN, is currently in the Tender stage and is set to end on 15 December 2021, with the contract period commencing on 30 June 2022 and concluding on 29 June 2024. The estimated contract value is £1,500,000 and falls under the category of Acoustic devices within the services sector, with activities required to take place in various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in technical support, training, and contract management services, particularly those with expertise in acoustic technology and defence equipment. Given that this contract is to be awarded through a limited procurement method due to technical requirements, only UEOS is eligible, highlighting the niche nature of this opportunity. However, firms with relevant capabilities, especially those with experience in defence and security sectors, may consider expanding their operations or forming partnerships to align with such high-specialisation contracts in the future. ## 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). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bba87df-e51b-462c-8b7f-4f00acf5bb30 | | 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 | 1 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2022 - 29 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 - 1 Dec 2021 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bba87df-e51b-462c-8b7f-4f00acf5bb30 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bba87df-e51b-462c-8b7f-4f00acf5bb30 1st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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