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title: "701314417 Sonar 2054IR In-Service Support (ISS)- CA-CF"
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# 701314417 Sonar 2054IR In-Service Support (ISS)- CA-CF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ff7f364-e214-42de-9d3e-566c3495180b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to award a single source contract for the Sonar 2054IR In-Service Support (ISS), valued at £4,100,000. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on sonar technology. The procurement method utilised is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, initiated on 1st April 2022, and set to run until 31st March 2026. The award date for the contract was 24th March 2022, with a tender period that closed on 31st March 2022. The service will be delivered in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and aerospace sectors, particularly those specializing in sonar technologies and related support services. Companies that possess expertise in long-term service contracts, particularly large enterprises with the capacity to manage extensive support operations, are well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder, Lockheed Martin UK Limited, demonstrates the type of established firm that can effectively meet the complex demands of this contract, highlighting a pathway for similarly capable companies seeking to grow their presence in government contracting within this niche industry.

## Notice

Award of Single Source contract for Sonar 2054IR In Service Support (ISS), with a duration of 4 years. Linked with VTN published on the DCO on 05/11/2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/887a2893-33c3-4d96-a24c-1264b8f645a1 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,100,000 |
| 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 | LOCKHEED MARTIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/887a2893-33c3-4d96-a24c-1264b8f645a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/887a2893-33c3-4d96-a24c-1264b8f645a1
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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