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title: "T45 Bow Mounted Sonar (BMS) Interim Support Contract"
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# T45 Bow Mounted Sonar (BMS) Interim Support Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (CSA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5f2d31e-ead8-41bc-98de-89ca73268ec9

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, specifically the Ships, Communications and Situational Awareness (CSA) division, has awarded a contract titled "T45 Bow Mounted Sonar (BMS) Interim Support Contract." This contract falls under the services industry category, with a total value of £2,500,000. The procurement process is classified as an award stage, with key dates including the contract start date on 21 December 2018 and an end date of 30 June 2019. The contract will be executed in the South East region of the UK, with Ultra Electronics Command Sensors and Sonar Ltd being the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in maritime or defence-related support. Companies that are well-suited to compete for such contracts include those with expertise in sonar systems, electronics maintenance, and similar technological services. The backing of a substantial budget and the association with a prominent governmental authority like the Ministry of Defence indicates a stable and potentially lucrative engagement for suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the "Authority") intends to place a contract with Ultra Electronics Command Sensors and Sonar Ltd (UECSS) (company number 02830644) (the "Company") for Interim In-Service Support for Bow Mounted Sonar (BMS) equipment fitted to the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyers. 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: Repair and maintenance services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f510cd-39e0-43ae-9edb-f80b619bbb78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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, SHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (CSA) |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTRA ELECTRONICS COMMAND & SONAR SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2018 at 07:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f510cd-39e0-43ae-9edb-f80b619bbb78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f510cd-39e0-43ae-9edb-f80b619bbb78
  8th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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