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title: "Project A Experimentation Coda Octopus-TRN"
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# Project A Experimentation Coda Octopus-TRN

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc2b8c7a-6236-4b78-93dc-36674771ad7e

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the "Project A Experimentation Coda Octopus-TRN" valued at £180,400. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for Sonars (38113000), took place in Salisbury, England. The contract period began on 15 October 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender was completed on 14 October 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sonar technology and underwater robotics, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that manufacture or provide innovative solutions in maritime defence, marine survey technologies, or equipment related to mine countermeasures are particularly well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. Engaging in this sector can help such businesses expand their portfolio and establish strong relationships with governmental bodies like the UK Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Royal Navy Project A Experimentation Team, part of the UK MOD, has awarded a contract to Coda Octopus Products Limited valued at PS180,400, for the provision of a 3D Sonar and accessories to determine the capability of a small ROV to perform MCM/EOD&S activities at depth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56621f02-07e3-4bd5-b259-902eca8b0fb7 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,900 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CODA OCTOPUS PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56621f02-07e3-4bd5-b259-902eca8b0fb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56621f02-07e3-4bd5-b259-902eca8b0fb7
  15th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69b76140-bf71-45fe-8744-e05d0c19e2dd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1273bb3c-7f4c-46ff-abea-eddc72425b39
  SC2 Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea927a98-6775-4b98-81a8-5ca8de97b4a7
  Statement of Requirement

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