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title: "709392450 - Uncrewed Surface/Sub-Surface Vessel (USSV) - Final Phase"
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# 709392450 - Uncrewed Surface/Sub-Surface Vessel (USSV) - Final Phase

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-782c65df-80f0-49b1-bb27-f7334a12b734

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the final phase of the project titled "709392450 - Uncrewed Surface/Sub-Surface Vessel (USSV)" to SUBSEA CRAFT LIMITED. The contract, classified under military research and technology, involves the delivery of an uncrewed capability demonstration in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is £2,357,027.20, and the contract period begins on October 2, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2025. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a tender deadline of September 4, 2023.

This opportunity to supply an uncrewed vessel presents lucrative prospects for businesses in the military research and technology sector. Companies with expertise in developing sensory systems, autonomy technologies, and payload simulators tailored for operational applications would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The Ministry of Defence's preference for SMEs as suitable suppliers also opens doors for smaller businesses with innovative solutions to participate in this contract.

## Notice

The delivery of an uncrewed capability demonstration, including the necessary sensory systems to support elements of autonomy that would be required in an operational application. A feasibility study, and the design and development of a payload simulator to mimic the physical and operational performance attributes of the payload.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0318f3d3-da0a-4e7c-b0d1-ccc5eac08a31 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,357,027 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,357,027 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUBSEA CRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0318f3d3-da0a-4e7c-b0d1-ccc5eac08a31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0318f3d3-da0a-4e7c-b0d1-ccc5eac08a31
  29th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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