---
title: "Open competition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03612f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03612f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-10-31"
---

# Open competition

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03612f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, conducted a recent procurement process for the construction of a Floating Pontoon for the US Navy. The procurement stage was "award," with the contract being awarded on 24th October 2022. The title of the tender was "Open competition" in the goods category of the Floating dock industry. The selected supplier was NTMC Ltd, and the contract value was £121,744.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in constructing floating structures within the maritime industry. Businesses proficient in modular block construction and marine infrastructure development are well-suited to compete. The tender, initiated through an open procedure, aimed to provide a Floating Pontoon for the US Navy, showcasing potential for similar future projects in the defence sector. Interested parties can explore partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, the contracting authority overseeing this procurement.

## Notice

Floating pontoon for the US Navy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Floating Pontoon constructed from modular blocks

Options: To provide price against 4 options of what supplier is able to fulfil

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030699-2022 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £121,744 |

## 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 | NTMC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34955000 - Floating dock

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2022 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030699-2022
- 20 Sep 2022 at 16:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026288-2022
- 19 Aug 2022 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023172-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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