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title: "Seafox MDS Transition Contract"
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# Seafox MDS Transition Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9f2b14d-e67c-42c3-a651-cc1470927e6e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the Seafox MDS Transition Contract, which involved transitioning from the incumbent contractor to a new contractor for the Seafox mine disposal system. This public procurement project is categorised under services, specifically focusing on unmanned underwater vehicles and mine hunter/minesweeper solutions. The contract, valued at £190,000, commenced on 1st October 2019 and concluded on 10th December 2019. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, characterised by a single tender action, as it was below the specified threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and marine technology sectors, particularly those that specialise in unmanned underwater systems and mine disposal solutions. Companies capable of providing related services and innovative technologies would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of a large supplier like Ultra Electronics Limited indicates the competitive landscape, which could favour enterprises with proven experience and robust capabilities in delivering complex defence-related projects.

## Notice

This contract is to support the transition from the incumbent contractor to the new contractor for the Seafox mine disposal system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa023dfc-4bb8-40be-9576-9bd9fe91d789 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 10 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,000 |
| 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 | 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 | ULTRA ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles
- 35513100 - Mine hunter/minesweeper

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 10:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa023dfc-4bb8-40be-9576-9bd9fe91d789
- 22 Oct 2019 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa023dfc-4bb8-40be-9576-9bd9fe91d789

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa023dfc-4bb8-40be-9576-9bd9fe91d789
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d496118a-b27a-49f3-8457-a6eeddb0bce5
  Terms and Conditions

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