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title: "Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02eb30"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, NAVAL SHIPS SUPPORT"
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# Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, NAVAL SHIPS SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eb30

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Naval Ships Support has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Support." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically related to the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. The contract, awarded to Kongsberg Maritime AS, is valued at £707,804.10 and was signed on 20th August 2021. The service is based in the UK and relates to the support of vital sonar systems installed on Royal Navy vessels, with a potential duration of four years including an option for extension. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to specific technical reasons, as the supporting technology is exclusive to Kongsberg Maritime.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on maritime technology and support services, particularly those with technical expertise in sonar systems and related maritime equipment. Companies capable of delivering high-quality maintenance and support—especially those familiar with the naval industry standards and technical requirements—may find this to be a lucrative avenue for growth. As the contract directly pertains to naval operations, businesses with established relationships or prior experience in defence contracting might be especially well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Hydrographic Sonar System Support

Options: 1 Year option to extend

### Procurement Information

Naval Ships Support, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Kongsberg Maritime Ltd ("Kongsberg") for the support of the Hydrographic Sonar System, which is installed on board a number of Royal Navy vessels. The contract will have a duration of three years, plus one option year. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 32(2)(b)(ii) of Directive 2014/24/EU (Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015) for technical reasons. The Hydrographic Sonar System was originally procured from Kongsberg in 2003 and Kongsberg has supported it since that date. Only Kongsberg holds all the available technical information (drawings, interfaces, test and calibration specifications/procedures, jigs and tools etc.) necessary to undertake the full in-service support of the system and to ensure that it operates safely as part of a wider Integrated Survey System, which together collects and processes data to meet the standards dictated by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office and International Hydrographic Organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025539-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 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 | £707,804 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, NAVAL SHIPS SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KONGSBERG MARITIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025539-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52451

## Provenance

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