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title: "The Provision of an Echoscope PIPE C500"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f82f"
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published: "2021-11-18"
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# The Provision of an Echoscope PIPE C500

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f82f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of a 3D Sonar and accessories, titled "The Provision of an Echoscope PIPE C500." This contract, awarded to Coda Octopus Products Limited, is valued at £180,400 and falls under the goods category, specifically within the sonars industry. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without the publication of a contract notice, and it has reached the award stage as of October 15, 2021. The buyer is based in Fareham, United Kingdom, and the contract is expected to support activities related to mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, and surveying at depth.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced sonar technology and underwater robotics. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for maritime applications, particularly in research and development, may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The competitive nature of future tenders in this domain may favour suppliers with proven technical expertise and a strong focus on quality and performance in challenging underwater environments.

## Notice

The Royal Navy Project A Experimentation Team, part of the UK MOD, has awarded 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028864-2021 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 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 | £180,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO17 6AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| 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

- 18 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028864-2021

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