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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-03-26"
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# Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfbfee20-643e-4f4b-9729-adc780703de7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, England, has concluded a public procurement process and awarded a contract for unmanned underwater vehicles. This procurement falls under the industry category of unmanned underwater vehicles (CPV code 35512400). The total contract value is £1,110,000, and it will run from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027. This contract was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The award was finalized and published on 26th March 2025. Key delivery locations include the South West region of the United Kingdom, with postal code PL2 2BG.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in the production and supply of high-tech marine or underwater equipment. The contract has been awarded to Teledyne Webb Research, a business unit of Teledyne Instruments, a large-scale supplier based in North Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States. Although this tender was not specifically seeking SME or VCSE participation, similar future opportunities could benefit innovative suppliers who are capable of meeting the technical specifications required by the Ministry of Defence. Businesses involved in the defence sector or those looking to expand their portfolio in underwater vehicle technology would find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6d95e3-cd16-4ab3-8c64-25987e8c1ea7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,110,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE WEBB RESEARCH, A BUSINESS UNIT OF TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 20:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6d95e3-cd16-4ab3-8c64-25987e8c1ea7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6d95e3-cd16-4ab3-8c64-25987e8c1ea7
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa3b9c9d-a0ca-467a-a848-48687f688424
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## Provenance

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