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title: "708753450 - Sonar 2117 In Service Support (ERMC)"
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# 708753450 - Sonar 2117 In Service Support (ERMC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b73fd8e2-89c8-430d-bb41-846538c543f0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, with BAE Systems Maritime Naval Ships selected as the supplier for delivering the "Sonar 2117 In Service Support (ERMC)" project. This contract addresses the Environmental Risk Management Capability (ERMC) involved in sonar operations, which is crucial for assessing the impact of active sonar on marine mammals. Classified under the 'Sonars' CPV code 38113000, the procurement follows a limited, negotiated procedure due to technical reasons, with no prior publication above the threshold. The contract spans from 2024 to 2027, and its geographical reach covers the United Kingdom and various territories including the British Overseas Territories and beyond. The award was finalized on 23rd September 2024, with a contract start date on 1st October 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale enterprises with expertise in environmental risk management systems, sonar technology, and defence contracting. SMEs and VCSEs might find the tender's specialization and procurement method challenging, as evidenced by the absence of specific suitability. Businesses capable of supplying advanced technical support and maintenance of sonar-related software would find this tender highly relevant. The technical specificity and confined scope of providers demonstrate the Ministry of Defence's reliance on established, knowledgeable contractors in this domain, highlighting opportunities for entities with deep technical knowledge and historical involvement in similar projects.

## Notice

708753450 - Sonar 2117 In Service Support - Environmental Risk Management Capability (ERMC). S2117 is a software tool that is used to assess the impact of tactical active sonar deployment and the potential harm to marine mammals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a045822d-33f5-4f5e-8044-72675118d69a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £946,713 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £946,713 |
| 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 | BAE SYSTEMS MARITIME NAVAL SHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a045822d-33f5-4f5e-8044-72675118d69a
- 21 Oct 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a045822d-33f5-4f5e-8044-72675118d69a
- 8 Jan 2024 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d515526-eea4-4868-9c4a-320c900dba08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a045822d-33f5-4f5e-8044-72675118d69a
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d515526-eea4-4868-9c4a-320c900dba08
  8th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b16d5e39-2f8f-499d-b71c-463c83995558
  Redacted Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70f5973b-3a6c-4799-b61a-9f7ff41feed5
  Redacted Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d578860-6d7c-4fc4-92fd-58e47c9c3b9e
  Redacted Agreement

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