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title: "Submarine Main Battery TDP Phase 3a - Final Module Design"
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# Submarine Main Battery TDP Phase 3a - Final Module Design

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e227c801-7fdc-45fe-8b03-a33f68001008

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Submarine Main Battery TDP Phase 3a - Final Module Design." This contract, valued at £22,297,509, falls under the military electronic systems industry and was awarded on 30th November 2021. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure through negotiation without prior publication, with the tender period concluding on 29th November 2021. The contract period extends from 30th November 2021 to 30th November 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in defence engineering and electronics, particularly those specialising in military equipment development. Companies with expertise in producing nickel-zinc battery modules and conducting shock testing or electromagnetic interference pre-qualification are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. As the procurement is linked to vital defence projects, entrants may find opportunities for collaboration and contract extensions in this sector.

## Notice

Submarine Main Battery TDP Phase 3a - Final Module Design is to develop and improve an existing Nickel- Zinc (NiZn) Submarine main battery module design inclusive of initial production standard module build, shock testing and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) pre-qualification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345cea1b-82de-4ec4-9954-18bad7aac19b |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,297,509 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,297,509 |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PMB DEFENCE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73426000 - Development of military electronic systems

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345cea1b-82de-4ec4-9954-18bad7aac19b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345cea1b-82de-4ec4-9954-18bad7aac19b
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32215b08-4c44-4620-acb6-5b46453c3499
  Submarine Main Batteries P3a contract REDACTED

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