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title: "Launch and Recovery Training Aid Awarded Contract"
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# Launch and Recovery Training Aid Awarded Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8da36ae6-0f78-411e-80f9-886b28d2b874

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of a 'Dummy' Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for launch and recovery training. The contract falls under the industry category of Survey vessels and has a total value of £38,250 GBP. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period runs from 20th February 2024 to 31st March 2024, with the tender period ending on 19th December 2023. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in goods related to marine surveying and underwater technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations suited to supply training aids for maritime operations would find this opportunity particularly relevant. The award has been granted to Seabot Maritime Limited, providing them with potential growth and partnership opportunities in the maritime industry.

## Notice

A 'Dummy' Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) that displays the same passive characteristics of a 'real' AUV whilst on the surface. Is positively buoyant but which can be trimmed to match the local environmental conditions. Should contain a method of Recovery which can be used in conjunction with the current KM9 & KM11 Stinger launch & recovery (LARS) systems via a nose rope recovery system and winch. Should contain a light and be painted in a dayglow colour. In essence a more economical vehicle for the sole purpose of training mother ship bridge crew in the manoeuvring of either new or unaccustomed large offshore vessels around the AUV in the water and Launch and Recovery deck teams without compromising and exposing to unnecessary risk expensive and operationally required equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7da5b7-3b88-4591-b33d-016229954c4a |
| 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 | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,250 |
| 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 | SEABOT MARITIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7da5b7-3b88-4591-b33d-016229954c4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7da5b7-3b88-4591-b33d-016229954c4a
  28th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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