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title: "UPGRADE AND SUPPORT OF SRS FUSION - 702791450"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031dd1"
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published: "2022-03-03"
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# UPGRADE AND SUPPORT OF SRS FUSION - 702791450

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031dd1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is engaging in a procurement process for the "Upgrade and Support of SRS FUSION" project related to unmanned underwater vehicles in the goods sector. The contract, valued at £183,000, aims to enhance and maintain existing MOD SRS FUSION Devices over a duration of two years. The procurement method involves a limited procedure without prior publication due to the unique technical capabilities required, with an active award already made to Strategic Robot Systems. The contract was signed on 17th February 2022, and the tender process concluded in March 2022 in Portsmouth, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced robotics, underwater technology, or related engineering services. Companies with expertise in maintaining and upgrading complex technological systems, especially those with experience in similar defence contracts, may find it advantageous to establish partnerships or engage directly, as they could benefit from the unique technical requirements that limit competition. This context further allows for innovation in support services tailored to the MOD's specifications.

## Notice

Upgrade and Support of existing MOD SRS FUSION Devices

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of existing equipment.

Options: Option for Level 3 corrective maintenance package per system

### Procurement Information

The Royal Navy, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 2 year contract with a value of PS183,000 to Strategic Robotic Systems (SRS) for the support and upgrade of the FUSION Remotely Operated Vehicle (Vehicle), which is used to carry out ordonnance disposal in ports and harbours. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because SRS is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Vehicle. No other supplier would have the technical expertise, know-how and technical documentation (including in particular the source code for the Vehicle's software) necessary to safely support and upgrade the Vehicle. A new supplier would need to reverse engineer the software, which would introduce unacceptable risk to the integrity of the Vehicle, its functionality and its operational effectiveness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005944-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £209,800 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRATEGIC ROBOT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005944-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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