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title: "Contracts finder opportunity finder"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d221390-7a81-458f-943b-6cac0f6b634f"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-12-01"
---

# Contracts finder opportunity finder

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d221390-7a81-458f-943b-6cac0f6b634f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a procurement opportunity entitled "Contracts finder opportunity finder" in the goods category related to unmanned underwater vehicles. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £964,800. The tender period ends on 30th December 2022, with the contract period starting on 10th January 2023 and ending on 30th April 2023. The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this tender.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, interested in supplying unmanned underwater vehicles. Companies in the marine technology sector or those specialising in unmanned systems are well-suited to compete in this open procedure. The contract period from January to April 2023 offers a timeline for businesses to engage with the Ministry of Defence and potentially secure a valuable contract for their operations.

## Notice

Contract finder opportunity notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5719bed3-4514-437e-a1a6-08e603f17dd6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £964,800 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2022 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5719bed3-4514-437e-a1a6-08e603f17dd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5719bed3-4514-437e-a1a6-08e603f17dd6
  1st December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73d9f0df-85e7-4f47-abb8-026825e9890a
  n/a

## Provenance

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