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title: "G-Alfea Sonobuoys"
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# G-Alfea Sonobuoys

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a3fe1ba-7fa2-48bd-9dee-2f478d3f226e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, has awarded a contract for the purchase, modification, calibration and testing of 2 G-ALFEA sonobuoys to Ultra Electronics Ltd. The contract, valued at £491,700 GBP, falls under the works category. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action. The tender period ended on 28th September 2022, with the contract period running from 26th October 2022 to 30th September 2023.

This tender awarded by the Ministry of Defence to Ultra Electronics Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses involved in marker buoys or related technologies. The contract duration of 9 months offers potential for revenue growth, especially for businesses with expertise in sonobuoys and underwater systems. Companies with capabilities in research and development within the defence sector may find this tender particularly suitable given the technical nature and specific requirements outlined, including a focus on technical compatibility and interoperability.

## Notice

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Ultra Electronics Ltd for the purchase, modification, calibration and testing of 2 off G-ALFEA sonobuoys. The contract will have a term of 9 months. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Article 32(2)(b)(ii)) for technical reasons. This is because Ultra Electronics Ltd sonobuoys are required for technical reasons and interoperability, as the existing systems have been provided by Ultras Electronics Ltd. Ultra Electronics Ltd represents the UK on the NATO NIAG SG90 Sonobuoy Digital Telemetry panel. These factors and their understanding of technology arising from the previous R&D contracts associated with the sonobuoy project within the Underwater Systems research programme all factor into the technical and interoperability justification. Ultra Electronics Ltd have also been awarded a contract by DE&S for a through life sonobuoys contract for RN and RAF. While this is a separate requirement with R&D elements, interoperability is key and the sonobuoys tested must be Ultra to ensure technical compatibility in the information gathered in the testing phase with both the NATO panel and the DE&S sonobuoy contract. Only Ultra Electronics Ltd have the technical information and knowledge required and no other contractor would have access to this information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b3ae5f-90e8-4f2d-a57d-65bf447c0e6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £491,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £491,700 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTRA ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34515100 - Marker buoys

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2022 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b3ae5f-90e8-4f2d-a57d-65bf447c0e6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b3ae5f-90e8-4f2d-a57d-65bf447c0e6e
  11th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83e19aa4-41c8-4f50-8d7d-fa3526e8ffaa
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