---
title: "Ship for Trials and Autonomy Development - 702327450"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fd49"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-02-24"
---

# Ship for Trials and Autonomy Development - 702327450

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fd49

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a contractor for the "Ship for Trials and Autonomy Development" project, which falls under the category of goods within the ships and boats industry. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £9,333,151. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 10 February 2022, while bids were previously submitted by 4 January 2022 before the deadline was extended to 17 January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in shipbuilding and maritime services, particularly those with capabilities in developing autonomous vessels. Companies that can provide high-quality technical solutions at competitive prices will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Moreover, businesses with experience in delivering complex defence projects are encouraged to explore this opportunity to enhance their portfolio in the increasingly important domain of defence and maritime operations.

## Notice

Award of contract for Ship for Trials and Autonomy Development

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a Ship for Trials and Autonomy Development

Options: Optional modifications and support included within requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005219-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,333,151 |
| Lots value | £9,333,151 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,333,151 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAMEN WORKBOATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005219-2022
- 14 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031158-2021
- 14 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030162-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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