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title: "Purchase of Topaz Tangaroa"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Purchase of Topaz Tangaroa

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8126a0ae-2466-4fac-a140-e338501efb43

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the purchase of the Topaz Tangaroa survey vessel in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £64.38 million, was awarded to Team XLVI Limited through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on 25th October 2022, and the contract period spans from 26th October 2022 to 23rd January 2023.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods industry, particularly those specialising in survey vessels. Companies with experience in large-scale operations and negotiating procedures without prior publication may find this tender suitable for their business growth. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, acted as the buyer organization for this procurement, demonstrating a focus on goods as the main procurement category.

## Notice

Purchase of the Topaz Tangaroa vessel (including all documentation, items, spares associated with the vessel on board, on shore and on order and all wireless equipment and all navaids)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780feef6-aa67-496e-bb20-475a40941028 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2022 - 23 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,380,000 |
| 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 | TEAM XLVI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 16:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780feef6-aa67-496e-bb20-475a40941028
- 2 Mar 2023 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780feef6-aa67-496e-bb20-475a40941028

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780feef6-aa67-496e-bb20-475a40941028
  2nd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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