---
title: "SONAR 2054IR In-Service Support (ISS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032a4a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-04-05"
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# SONAR 2054IR In-Service Support (ISS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032a4a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, a key buyer in the UK public sector, has initiated a limited tender process for the 'SONAR 2054IR In-Service Support (ISS)' contract, classified under the CPV code for Sonars. This procurement is aimed at supplying and supporting the sonar systems currently used within the Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. The contract, awarded to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, is valued at £16.4 million and is set to run from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2026. The procurement was conducted without the publication of a contract notice, following a negotiated process due to the specific technical requirements, and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in defence, electronic systems, or marine technology. Companies with expertise in providing high-value technical support, especially those experienced in engaging with government contracts in the defence sector, may find this contract particularly relevant. As the procurement targets the enhancement and support of advanced sonar technology, firms capable of delivering specialised goods and services in this field are well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature.

## Notice

Defence Equipment and Support Group (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, placed a contract with Lockheed Martin UK Ltd for the support of the current Sonar 2054IR system fitted within the Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. The contract will run from 1 April 2022 up to 31 March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009135-2022 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 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 | £16,400,000 |

## 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 | 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 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCKHEED MARTIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009135-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:539119-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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