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title: "Handheld Sonar"
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# Handheld Sonar

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f1bcf14-1c97-4ac5-9e06-84757faa3f45

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Handheld Sonar" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, Ships, Underwater & Electronic Warfare, located in Bristol, UK. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on sonar devices. The tender is currently active and will close on 11 January 2021. The project involves a selective procurement method, aiming to acquire Divers' Handheld Sonar devices across three tiers, with a minimum contract value of £1,000,000 and a total estimated value of £2,000,000. The contract period is set to begin on 4 April 2021 and will last until 6 April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic warfare technology, specifically firms capable of supplying and maintaining advanced sonar systems. Companies with experience in high-specification electronics, communication systems, and those that can demonstrate reliability in long-term support are well-suited to bid for this contract. The tiered nature of the procurement allows for various levels of participation, making it accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand into defence contracts.

## Notice

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Underwater Electronic Warfare (UEW) Delivery Team (DT) is seeking the procurement and support of Divers' Handheld Sonar (HHS) Devices for use by Royal Navy (RN) Divers. Three specifications of device are being sought: Tier 1 - High specification hand held sonars for Mine Investigation Exploitation. Tier 2 - Medium specification hand held sonars with communication system for jetty/port search, Very Shallow Water operations and attack swimming, with text messaging facility between the units. Tier 3 - Low Specification HHS for Mine Counter Measure Diving The quantity of each required will be specified in the tender documentation. The successful Contractor will be expected to supply and maintain HHS devices to the required level over a minimum period of 5 years for tier 1 and tier 2, minimum period of two years for tier 3. Potential bidders will be able to bid for the supply and support of any or all of the tiers, which will be awarded as separate lots. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Sonars.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08dfda4d-fd2a-484f-b686-91ac00f0f1b7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2021 - 6 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08dfda4d-fd2a-484f-b686-91ac00f0f1b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08dfda4d-fd2a-484f-b686-91ac00f0f1b7
  8th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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