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title: "Procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles"
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# Procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Buyer: MHC TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6841608-a6a5-4b34-8129-8cde7d18b299

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## Summary

The MHC Team is conducting a procurement process for the supply of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, with a total contract value of £30 million, under the goods category. The tender is part of the MMCM programme and is being pursued through a selective procurement method using a negotiated procedure. The tender period concludes on 26th April 2021, following its publication on 1st April 2021. This opportunity is located in Bristol, South West, UK, and encourages applications from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying unmanned underwater vehicles, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies with expertise in technology related to autonomous systems, underwater vehicles, or defence sectors would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in this procurement process can help enhance business growth by securing substantial contracts within a niche market.

## Notice

Procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for the MMCM program. 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: Unmanned Underwater Vehicles.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1636cd58-0b7b-4033-bd5f-0bb3970fbd51 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2021 - 25 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | MHC TEAM |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1636cd58-0b7b-4033-bd5f-0bb3970fbd51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1636cd58-0b7b-4033-bd5f-0bb3970fbd51
  1st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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