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title: "For Transparency Purposes Only-Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Suport"
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# For Transparency Purposes Only-Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Suport

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cb67d01-fbf6-4e7b-81e2-758a1f5c68d9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking a vendor for the contract titled "For Transparency Purposes Only-Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Support." The project falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on surveying and hydrographic instruments. Located in Bristol, England, this contract is currently in the award stage. The initial tender period concluded on 26 June 2018, and the contract period started shortly thereafter on 27 June 2018, continuing until 17 June 2021. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £733,689.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs with expertise in hydrographic systems and marine support services, to participate in a public contract with the Ministry of Defence. Companies that can provide 24/7 support, component replacement services, and system training would find this contract well-suited for their service offerings. The collaboration with the Ministry can also enhance a business's credibility and visibility in the defence sector, fostering further growth and new opportunities in similar high-value contracts.

## Notice

Provide support to the Hydrographic Sonar System, which works alongside specialist software on board Royal Navy Vessels. Key Technical deliverables for the requirement are: 24/7 e-mail and phone advice. Prioritised response. PC Hardware component replacement on identification of failure. Replacement of failed IMO accredited day and night TFT screens as required. Software updates as released commercially. All processor replaced within the contract. Annual visits within Europe. System training visits within UK. Support Spare processors to enable timely OPDEF rectification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c704b50-8fe6-49a7-834f-18b6c0e94f01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2018 - 17 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £733,689 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £733,689 |
| 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 | KONGSBERG MARITIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2018 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c704b50-8fe6-49a7-834f-18b6c0e94f01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c704b50-8fe6-49a7-834f-18b6c0e94f01
  6th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f8c6e5a-ef7e-4c5d-99de-cf535fb3d001
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07bdc689-5cf8-4269-9576-59ca1350a227
  Schedules

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