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title: "CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY-PROVISION OF ROYAL NAVY OCEANOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT"
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# CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY-PROVISION OF ROYAL NAVY OCEANOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d02a6145-937b-4f74-b736-afe6391f4a11

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of oceanographic equipment, titled "Contract Award Notice for Transparency Purposes Only-Provision of Royal Navy Oceanographic Equipment". This procurement is classified under the services industry, specifically within the repair and maintenance services sector. The procurement method employed is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period having ended on 30 April 2020. The award was made on 3 July 2020, and the contract duration spans from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2024, with a contract value of £483,925, located in the South West of England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in hydrographic surveying and oceanographic equipment maintenance, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that excel in providing high-quality servicing, calibration, and replacement of maritime sensors would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, firms with expertise in adhering to Navy and international accuracy standards are encouraged to consider these opportunities for business growth, particularly in supporting the operational needs of the Royal Navy.

## Notice

There is a requirement for all Hydrographic Surveying capability to conform to Navy and International standards for accuracy. To achieve their objective hydrographic units, deploy several hull-mounted, mounted, winch deployed, seabed mounted, towed and autonomous oceanographic sensors. These sensors require servicing to replace defective or wearing parts, conduct corrosion protection and calibration on a regular basis. In addition, due to the challenges of operating in the maritime environment equipment needs to be replaced in total occasionally to address issues created by loss or catastrophic damage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbee8119-fd10-4057-9a7a-fd0048992e60 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £483,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £483,925 |
| 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 | OCEAN SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbee8119-fd10-4057-9a7a-fd0048992e60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbee8119-fd10-4057-9a7a-fd0048992e60
  6th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/802c6239-85e1-42c0-8658-e43ada68e885
  REDACTED CONTRACT DOCUMENT

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