--- title: "700243332-CF-VTN-Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b3d884c-1f53-4e07-976f-50a2fc6279b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b3d884c-1f53-4e07-976f-50a2fc6279b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b3d884c-1f53-4e07-976f-50a2fc6279b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b3d884c-1f53-4e07-976f-50a2fc6279b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-07-27" --- # 700243332-CF-VTN-Provision of Hand Held Sonar Systems Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b3d884c-1f53-4e07-976f-50a2fc6279b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b3d884c-1f53-4e07-976f-50a2fc6279b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b3d884c-1f53-4e07-976f-50a2fc6279b8.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking to engage Blueprint Design Engineering Limited for the provision of handheld sonar systems, with an estimated value of £4 million and a contract term of four years. This procurement is currently in the active stage and involves a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, as allowed under Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The tender closes on 4 August 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1 October 2021 and conclude on 30 September 2025. The delivery of these goods will be conducted in the North West region of England, under the goods category classified as sonar systems. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced technological systems and sonar technology. Companies with expertise in proprietary software that can integrate with existing systems, particularly those similar to those provided by Blueprint Design Engineering Limited, may find this a suitable prospect. Additionally, firms focusing on high-value defence contracts, especially those capable of meeting strict technical requirements, are advised to consider this opportunity for potential business growth. ## Notice The Maritime Combat Systems Project Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to award a contract to Blueprint Design Engineering Limited for the provision of handheld sonar devices PS4M value estimate and proposed contract term of 4 years. It is considered that this contract can be awarded to Blueprint Design Engineering Limited using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because the handheld sonars to be acquired from Blueprint Design Engineering Limited use software which is proprietary to the Blueprint Design Engineering Limited and which is only interoperable with other systems provided by Blueprint Design Engineering Limited. The handheld sonars are required to interact with other systems provided by Blueprint Design Engineering Limited which have previously been acquired by the Authority. Accordingly, the contract can only be awarded to Blueprint Design Engineering Limited for technical reasons. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afc12e6-b862-4355-833d-232e37ab8440 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 27 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38113000 - Sonars ## Release History - 27 Jul 2021 at 15:21 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afc12e6-b862-4355-833d-232e37ab8440 - 21 Jul 2021 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac036a78-926b-48f9-9c6d-3587d3abbdb0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afc12e6-b862-4355-833d-232e37ab8440 27th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac036a78-926b-48f9-9c6d-3587d3abbdb0 21st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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