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title: "BATHYTHERMOGRAPHIC PROBES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0359c1"
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# BATHYTHERMOGRAPHIC PROBES

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0359c1

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Bathythermographic Probes," aimed at supplying probes classified under the CPV code 33141641. This contract, which has a total value of £10 million, is set to be supplied by Lockheed Martin Sippican over a five-year period, concluding in 2028. The procurement method utilised for this process was limited, executed through a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons. The contract was formally signed on 3rd August 2022, with the contract performance located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the defence sector, particularly those with expertise in supplying technical equipment and research-oriented products. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing probes or related technical equipment, especially those familiar with Defence contracts or having previous experience in similar procurement processes, would be well-suited to compete. Subcontracting may also be an option for smaller firms looking to engage with a larger supplier such as Lockheed Martin Sippican, thereby expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to place a 5 year contract with Lockheed Martin Sippican to supply Bathythermographic Probes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to supply Bathythermographic Probes until 2028.

### Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procurement Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. This is for technical reasons associated with the equipment being provided under this contract, which belongs to Lockheed Martin Sippican and as such cannot be provided without access to that information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021708-2022 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 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 | £10,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| 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 | BS37 8JH |
| 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 | LOCKHEED MARTIN SIPPICAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141641 - Probes

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2022 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021708-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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