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title: "FASTER - Ambient Noise Prediction, Merging of Water Column Parameters and Multi-model Propagation Model tasks"
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# FASTER - Ambient Noise Prediction, Merging of Water Column Parameters and Multi-model Propagation Model tasks

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ca0ebd2-33fa-468f-ae51-ec62d980c0f2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the project titled "FASTER - Ambient Noise Prediction, Merging of Water Column Parameters and Multi-model Propagation Model tasks" to the University of Liverpool. The contract falls under the industry category of administration, defence, and social security services. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period ending on 16th January 2024. The contract period spans from 22nd February 2024 to 31st March 2024, and the total contract value is £201,319.20 GBP.

This procurement opportunity, offered by the Ministry of Defence, can be beneficial for businesses involved in providing goods and services related to ambient noise prediction, water column parameter merging, and multi-model propagation models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity particularly suited for their capabilities. With this tender, businesses have the chance to contribute to defence-related technologies and solutions, creating growth opportunities within the industry category of administration, defence, and social security services.

## Notice

Ambient Noise Prediction - the supplier will deliver a solution that predicts received ambient noise at points in the ocean Merging of water column parameters - the supplier will deliver algorithms to perform combination and assessment of in-situ water column profiles Multi-model Propagation Model - the supplier will deliver documentation as to the verified valid frequency range of other FASTER models

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac08855-9183-44ab-bb4c-86bdba2ad37c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £201,319 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £201,319 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2024 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac08855-9183-44ab-bb4c-86bdba2ad37c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac08855-9183-44ab-bb4c-86bdba2ad37c
  6th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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