---
title: "Seafox MDS Interim Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7f6fa8d-3883-4f15-a5cc-a4f95519d6fa"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7f6fa8d-3883-4f15-a5cc-a4f95519d6fa"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7f6fa8d-3883-4f15-a5cc-a4f95519d6fa.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7f6fa8d-3883-4f15-a5cc-a4f95519d6fa.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-10-14"
---

# Seafox MDS Interim Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7f6fa8d-3883-4f15-a5cc-a4f95519d6fa

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7f6fa8d-3883-4f15-a5cc-a4f95519d6fa)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7f6fa8d-3883-4f15-a5cc-a4f95519d6fa.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for the 'Seafox MDS Main' project, an exploration contract aimed at providing asset availability services for the Seafox Mine disposal system. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically related to unmanned underwater vehicles and mine hunters/minesweepers. The contract, valued at £8,239,224, is currently active and has a contract period that commenced on 9 April 2020 and will conclude on 31 March 2021. The procurement process is being conducted through a restricted procedure and is centred in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine engineering, underwater technology, and related services, fostering growth in sectors tied to defence and security. Companies that have experience with complex contract deliveries, especially those capable of providing innovative solutions for unmanned underwater vehicles, are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. The rigorous nature of this tender will likely attract established firms as well as partnerships that can bring extensive capabilities to the table.

## Notice

Interim project to provide an asset availability service for Seafox Mine disposal system as a transition from the existing contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7595d7af-e928-4c2c-a6ed-011e21b87b99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £985,488 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,224,712 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATLAS ELEKTRONIK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles
- 35513100 - Mine hunter/minesweeper

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 18:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7595d7af-e928-4c2c-a6ed-011e21b87b99
- 30 Apr 2020 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56e9fa8-c516-44d5-b6c9-5f692d2215f4
- 13 Nov 2019 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7595d7af-e928-4c2c-a6ed-011e21b87b99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7595d7af-e928-4c2c-a6ed-011e21b87b99
  14th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56e9fa8-c516-44d5-b6c9-5f692d2215f4
  30th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5239ab5-a4e6-4d91-b8fb-c39fce088bb4
  Terms and Conditions - Seafox Interim
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11b15b63-06f7-48f0-a6e6-30b267cbb6dc
  Statement of Works - Seafox

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7f6fa8d-3883-4f15-a5cc-a4f95519d6fa. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7f6fa8d-3883-4f15-a5cc-a4f95519d6fa.json.