---
title: "USV PAYLOADS LIDAR SENSOR SYSTEM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030c91"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-04-08"
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# USV PAYLOADS LIDAR SENSOR SYSTEM

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030c91

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the procurement of a LIDAR Sensor System, titled "USV Payloads LIDAR Sensor System", aimed at enhancing situational awareness and collision avoidance capabilities for Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). This procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on sensors, and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period is currently active, with submissions due by 21st February 2022, and the contract is expected to be awarded on 20th March 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £375,000, which includes additional options for support and further sensor purchases.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in sensor technologies, LIDAR systems, and engineering support services for defence applications. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions that enhance the performance and integration of navigational systems for USVs would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Given the emphasis on open interfacing and the potential for future endorsements, this could lead to expanded contracts and partnerships within the defence sector.

## Notice

Procurement of LIDAR Sensor System initial purchase, with additional options of support and additional sensors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of LIDAR Sensor System initial purchase, with additional options support and additional sensors.

Options: As per contract SOR- additional options for support and two additional sensors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009468-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2022 - 19 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | £375,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £157,500 |

## 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 | 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 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEVEL FIVE SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009468-2022
- 18 Jan 2022 at 22:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001528-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/
- https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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