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title: "704391450 - MHC Procurement of IVER 4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) - Contract Award Notice"
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# 704391450 - MHC Procurement of IVER 4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2ed152d-d448-41f3-924b-0a0f9d37d3c2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed the procurement process for the purchase of IVER 4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) with a total contract value of £2,832,734.09. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period ended on October 25, 2022. The contract period spans from November 24, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The buying organisation in this process is the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England. The industry category for this procurement is goods.

This awarded contract for the Autonomous Underwater Vehicles presents a business opportunity for suppliers looking to provide unmanned underwater vehicles to the Ministry of Defence. Businesses specialising in maritime technology or autonomous systems would be well-suited to compete in this sector. The contract, awarded to L3Harris Autonomous Surface Vehicles LTD, signifies a potential for growth and collaboration in the defence procurement industry, offering a chance for suppliers to showcase their expertise and technology solutions.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice and associated transparency documents for Ministry of Defence Procurement: 704391450 - MHC Procurement of IVER 4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a849369b-d274-458b-9484-c6c78f5e4cca |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,832,734 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,832,734 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | L3HARRIS AUTONOMOUS SURFACE VEHICLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a849369b-d274-458b-9484-c6c78f5e4cca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a849369b-d274-458b-9484-c6c78f5e4cca
  15th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c913a8da-50c0-4728-93df-7185ed80f481
  MoD Contract 704391450 - MHC Procurement of IVER4 AUVs - Contract Document

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support

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