--- title: "Handheld Sonar" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1989c86-8539-4edb-b376-23c053e66969" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1989c86-8539-4edb-b376-23c053e66969" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1989c86-8539-4edb-b376-23c053e66969.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1989c86-8539-4edb-b376-23c053e66969.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE" published: "2020-12-12" --- # Handheld Sonar Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1989c86-8539-4edb-b376-23c053e66969 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1989c86-8539-4edb-b376-23c053e66969) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1989c86-8539-4edb-b376-23c053e66969.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Underwater & Electronic Warfare is seeking tenders for the procurement of Divers' Handheld Sonar (HHS) Devices. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as "Sonars". The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 11th January 2021 at 10:00. The contract period is expected to commence on 5th April 2021 and run until 4th April 2026. The location for delivery is within the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the estimated value of the contract ranges from £1,000,000 to £2,000,000, employing a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the defence and electronics sector. Companies specialising in sonar technology, underwater equipment, or defence manufacturing are well-suited to compete, especially given the emphasis on SMEs in the procurement process. By participating, businesses can expand their market reach, build experience, and establish long-term relationships with key governmental buyers, particularly in the defence sector. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: VI.4)Other Additional Information (if applicable) Instead of: Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 238S7U5QGU. Read: Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: GTU9FC3528. Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: GTU9FC3528. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. Please use this code and disregard the one below, which was generated in error. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 11/01/2021 10:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324. The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Underwater Electronic Warfare (UEW) Delivery Team (DT) is seeking the procurement and support of Divers' Handheld Sonar (HHS) Devices for use by Royal Navy (RN) Divers. Three specifications of device are being sought: Tier 1 - High specification hand he Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Sonars.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86f0689-9083-493f-94c8-2035cc0f03f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Apr 2021 - 4 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, UNDERWATER & ELECTRONIC WARFARE | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38113000 - Sonars ## Release History - 12 Dec 2020 at 06:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86f0689-9083-493f-94c8-2035cc0f03f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86f0689-9083-493f-94c8-2035cc0f03f7 12th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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