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title: "Project A Experimentation Defender"
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# Project A Experimentation Defender

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3940e3a-578c-4970-b972-7be5cba15681

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has recently awarded a contract titled "Project A Experimentation Defender," valued at approximately £1 million, for the provision of two Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The contract, awarded to Atlantas Marine Ltd, is part of the Royal Navy Project A Experimentation team and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) initiatives, located in Fareham, South West England. The procurement process followed a limited method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract commenced on 26 October 2021 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2022, following a tender period that closed on 14 October 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the maritime technology and defence industries, particularly those specialising in unmanned underwater vehicles. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions for deep water search capabilities or develop advanced ROV technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with the MOD and DSTL can enhance credibility and open avenues for further contracts within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Royal Navy Project A Experimentation team and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) Mine Investigation and Exploitation by Remote Operated Vehicle (MIE ROV) project team, both part of the UK MOD, have awarded a contract to Atlantas Marine Ltd valued at approximately PS1 million, for the provision of two Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The Royal Navy Project A Experimentation team require an ROV in order to conduct research into deep water search capabilities. The DSTL MIE ROV project team require an ROV in order to deliver a proof of concept demonstration to the customer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764c48f8-130f-47cd-9a78-e9750ed7f25b |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,075,815 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,075,815 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO17 6AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATLANTAS MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 15:37 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764c48f8-130f-47cd-9a78-e9750ed7f25b
- 17 Nov 2021 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff12a1ac-68bf-4ef9-998d-12417f071aba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764c48f8-130f-47cd-9a78-e9750ed7f25b
  3rd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff12a1ac-68bf-4ef9-998d-12417f071aba
  17th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a37f7ca8-2bcf-479f-aab6-ef105c8fa2a9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3a79db0-a59b-4518-ba33-959aaa3b0eca
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86d8e865-8b9c-4b14-9332-a393f81e6ef6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb8be6bf-a374-4eb8-a35d-214f2bac79e4
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