--- title: "703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032e19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032e19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032e19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032e19.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-04-14" --- # 703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032e19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032e19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032e19.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender titled "Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles" within the military research and technology sector. This procurement is located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom and is at the tender stage, having started on 14 April 2022. The deadline for submissions is 19 May 2022, at 10:00 AM. The method of procurement is open, allowing for wider participation, with a total contract value estimated at £291,666. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services, particularly those focused on autonomous systems and military technology. Companies with expertise in underwater operations, mission concept development, and security protocols are well-positioned to compete. Given the stringent security requirements, including the need for security clearance, businesses with established compliance in handling classified information will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process. ## Notice The tender for '703264452 Develop Concepts of Operation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles' is now live within the Defence Sourcing Portal, available at: https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html This tender relates to Contracts Finder PIN 2021/S 000-028279, dated 11 Nov 2021. A Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice has been published at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af97a367-f53e-4c7e-add7-1316aa76f950 Requirement Project ATLANTIS vision and Maritime Underwater Future Capability (MUFC) employs a combination of submarine (SSN(R)) and autonomous off-board systems. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) are regarded as a key component of future underwater and covert operations. Three non-lethal mission sets (Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; and Seabed Warfare) will be used by the study to consider AUV operational employment over the next 30 years. In each of the three cases, the output comprises a CONOPS including the full range of operational employment of vehicle and systems and an outline of the likely operational constraints, particularly technical challenges. The CONOPS will be presented in the form of a Joint Concept Note. This is this to be presented in hard copy as well as soft copies. Specific Conditions of Tendering The Tenderers' attention is drawn to the following: a. Contract Award will be dependent upon the Winning Tenderer: * The winning tenderer providing evidence of all workers handling information up to SECRET for the duration of the contract being in receipt of valid Security Check (SC) Security Clearance or obtaining SC Security Clearance by Service Commencement Date. The SC Security Clearance is to be valid for the duration of the proposed contract; * holding at least provisional List X status by final Tender return and obtaining full List X status by Service Commencement Date, for any site at which it will hold SECRET classified information. If the Winning Tenderer is unable to meet any of the above, the Authority retains the right to consider the tenderer non-compliant and award the Contract to the next highest placed Tenderer. Please note that any questions or tenders in response to this email must be submitted via the Defence Sourcing Portal. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice has been published at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af97a367-f53e-4c7e-add7-1316aa76f950 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010109-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £291,666 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73410000 - Military research and technology ## Release History - 14 Apr 2022 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010109-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html - https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.htmlorhttps://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html,Portsmouth,UnitedKingdom.NUTScode:UKJ31.elizabeth.meatyard100@mod.gov.uk,https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af97a367-f53e-4c7e-add7-1316aa76f950 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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