--- title: "703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6279123-f0cb-44be-b84f-3ab901fc52d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6279123-f0cb-44be-b84f-3ab901fc52d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6279123-f0cb-44be-b84f-3ab901fc52d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6279123-f0cb-44be-b84f-3ab901fc52d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-05-11" --- # 703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6279123-f0cb-44be-b84f-3ab901fc52d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6279123-f0cb-44be-b84f-3ab901fc52d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6279123-f0cb-44be-b84f-3ab901fc52d3.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking to award a contract through an open tender for the project titled "703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles". This project falls under the military research and technology sector and is based in the South East, particularly Portsmouth (PO2 8BY). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 20 June 2022. The contract is valued at approximately £291,666 and is aimed at developing concepts related to Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for future military operations over a span of 30 years. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in defence technology, particularly those with expertise in autonomous systems and underwater operations. Companies that can demonstrate valid Security Check (SC) Security Clearance and List X status will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This procurement could stimulate growth in the sector by encouraging innovation and collaboration among SMEs focused on military and security technologies. ## Notice The duration of this competition has been extended; now closing on 20 Jun 2022. Following PIN 2021/S 000-028279 available at: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028279-2021 Project ATLANTIS vision and Maritime Underwater Future Capability (MUFC) employs a combination of submarine (SSN(R)) and autonomous off-board systems. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) are regarded as a key component of future underwater and covert operations. Three non-lethal mission sets (Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; and Seabed Warfare) will be used by the study to consider AUV operational employment over the next 30 years. In each of the three cases, the output comprises a CONOPS including the full range of operational employment of vehicle and systems and an outline of the likely operational constraints, particularly technical challenges. The CONOPS will be presented in the form of a Joint Concept Note. This is this to be presented in hard copy as well as soft copies. Please find further detail within the Invitation to Tender Document at: Specific Conditions of Tendering The Tenderers' attention is drawn to the following: a. Contract Award will be dependent upon the Winning Tenderer: - The winning tenderer providing evidence of all workers handling information up to SECRET for the duration of the contract being in receipt of valid Security Check (SC) Security Clearance or obtaining SC Security Clearance by Service Commencement Date. The SC Security Clearance is to be valid for the duration of the proposed contract; - holding at least provisional List X status by final Tender return and obtaining full List X status by Service Commencement Date, for any site at which it will hold SECRET classified information. If the Winning Tenderer is unable to meet any of the above, the Authority retains the right to consider the tenderer non-compliant and award the Contract to the next highest placed Tenderer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af97a367-f53e-4c7e-add7-1316aa76f950 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jul 2022 - 15 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £291,666 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73410000 - Military research and technology ## Release History - 11 May 2022 at 16:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af97a367-f53e-4c7e-add7-1316aa76f950 - 14 Apr 2022 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af97a367-f53e-4c7e-add7-1316aa76f950 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af97a367-f53e-4c7e-add7-1316aa76f950 11th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a417f57-aa6d-4c0c-b267-1167b3920a73 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d96068de-8f21-4278-9c15-be070a1cd171 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a58fab59-e7a9-4aa1-bb41-bfe6919ec2b5 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46f791e3-cddf-46be-b3dd-8233b9212a13 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028279-2021 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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