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title: "Project A Experimentation Coda Octopus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e144"
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# Project A Experimentation Coda Octopus

Buyer: DEFENCE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e144

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## Summary

The Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process for the "Project A Experimentation Coda Octopus" contract. This tender, classified under the goods category and specifically related to sonar technology (CPV code: 38113000), was awarded to Coda Octopus Products Limited for a total value of £180,400. The contract aims to provide a 3D sonar and accessories to support the Royal Navy’s capability assessments of a small remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for mine countermeasures and explosive ordnance disposal activities. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons, as Coda Octopus is the sole manufacturer of the required products.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced sonar technology, particularly those involved in the defence sector. Companies that manufacture or supply innovative marine and underwater robotics equipment could leverage this contract to enhance their visibility within the military and government procurement landscape. The successful execution of such contracts not only drives business growth but may also lead to future collaborations with UK MOD projects, especially for organisations focused on specialised engineering and technological solutions in defence applications.

## Notice

The Royal Navy Project A Experimentation Team, part of the UK MOD, intends to award a contract to Coda Octopus Products Limited valued at PS180,400, for the provision of a 3D Sonar and accessories to determine the capability of a small ROV to perform MCM/EOD&S activities at depth.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Navy Project A Experimentation Team, part of the UK MOD, intends to award a contract to Coda Octopus Products Limited valued at PS180,400, for the provision of a 3D Sonar and accessories to determine the capability of a small ROV to perform MCM/EOD&S activities at depth. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. Coda Octopus Products Limited is the only contractor which manufacture a real-time 3D imaging sonar, which meets the Royal Navy Project A Experimentation team's proportionate and non-discriminatory specifications.

### Procurement Information

The Royal Navy Project A Experimentation Team, part of the UK MOD, intends to award a contract to Coda Octopus Products Limited valued at PS180,400, for the provision of a 3D Sonar and accessorises to determine the capability of a small ROV to perform MCM/EOD&S activities at depth. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. Coda Octopus Products Limited is the only contractor which manufacture a real-time 3D imaging sonar, which meets the Royal Navy Project A Experimentation team's proportionate and non-discriminatory specifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022993-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CODA OCTOPUS PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022993-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory

## Provenance

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