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title: "Purchase of 300m Capable Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (SAUVs)"
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# Purchase of 300m Capable Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (SAUVs)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cde002fc-a603-4513-bce4-1b2057fc0eb5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the purchase of 300m Capable Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (SAUVs) to HII Unmanned Systems, Inc. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold). The contract value is £7,083,000, and the contract period runs from 26th October 2022 to 31st March 2023. The procurement took place in the South East region, United Kingdom, showcasing goods as the main procurement category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in unmanned underwater vehicles or related technologies to expand their market presence. Companies with capabilities in the manufacturing, supply, or servicing of autonomous underwater vehicles will find this contract particularly relevant. The Ministry of Defence's award to HII Unmanned Systems, Inc. highlights the potential for growth in the defence industry segment within the UK market. Businesses looking to engage with the Ministry of Defence on similar projects should monitor future procurement opportunities closely.

## Notice

For Transparency Purposes Only to Notify of Awarded Contract for Purchase of 300m Capable Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (SAUVs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7c1ef2-59b2-4430-a1d0-8a8800b0a44a |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,083,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,083,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HII UNMANNED SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7c1ef2-59b2-4430-a1d0-8a8800b0a44a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7c1ef2-59b2-4430-a1d0-8a8800b0a44a
  2nd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/661dc995-9577-4918-b3af-d1e6c0e570e0
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