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title: "Procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles"
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buyer: "MHC TEAM"
published: "2021-04-03"
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# Procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Buyer: MHC TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f38d8370-df7c-4767-ae94-375d4243765e

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## Summary

The MHC Team is conducting a tender for the procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles as part of the MMCM programme, with the tender published on 3rd April 2021. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically focusing on unmanned underwater vehicles. The tender period will close on 26th April 2021, and the project is set to commence on 25th August 2021, concluding on 25th August 2024. The contract value is estimated between £20 million and £30 million, and the procurement method employed is a selective procedure using a negotiated approach. The primary location for delivery is the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacturing of maritime technologies and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on their suitability in this procurement. Companies that specialise in underwater vehicle technology, engineering, and related fields would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, leveraging both their innovation and expertise to fulfil the requirements outlined by the MHC Team.

## Notice

Procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for the MMCM program. 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: Unmanned Underwater Vehicles.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66ba8188-030d-4e15-aa42-1ad19ec6f53e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2021 - 25 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | MHC TEAM |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2021 at 04:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66ba8188-030d-4e15-aa42-1ad19ec6f53e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66ba8188-030d-4e15-aa42-1ad19ec6f53e
  3rd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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