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title: "Contract Award Notice"
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# Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e111e4f7-1a26-4826-b600-2fc76ff92dee

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the upgrade of the Royal Navy's Slocum G2 Gliders, with the title "Contract Award Notice." This project falls under the industry category of unmanned underwater vehicles and has a total value of £48,500. The contract period commenced on 7th March 2022 and will run until 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period for submissions ended on 18th February 2022. The primary location for this contract is within the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Portsmouth.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand within the defence and maritime sectors. Companies that specialise in providing goods and services related to unmanned underwater vehicles or acoustic data collection would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in contracts with the Ministry of Defence can enhance a business's credibility and provide pathways to additional government contracts in the future.

## Notice

The intent is to upgrade one of the Royal Navy's Slocum G2 Gliders to carry a fully integrated Ambient Noise collect systems to develop experience in the collection and processing of ambient acoustic data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4f0f70e-8883-49ca-ad5d-15a17d39cede |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,500 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JASCO APPLIED SCIENCES (CANADA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2022 at 17:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4f0f70e-8883-49ca-ad5d-15a17d39cede

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4f0f70e-8883-49ca-ad5d-15a17d39cede
  10th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26a1189b-2ee1-49f7-8e57-2699cd0db6cc
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