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title: "704391450 - MHC Procurement of IVER 4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036541"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MINE HUNTING CAPABILITY TEAM"
published: "2022-11-25"
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# 704391450 - MHC Procurement of IVER 4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MINE HUNTING CAPABILITY TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036541

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Mine Hunting Capability Team has awarded a contract for the procurement of IVER 4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). The contract, valued at £14,163,670.45, was signed on 11th November 2022. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice. The delivery address is at L3Harris ASV Ltd in Portchester, Fareham, UK. The procurement falls under the goods category and has created opportunities for businesses to provide additional deliveries under strict conditions stated in the directive.

This tender for the procurement of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses in the unmanned underwater vehicles industry. Companies involved in the supply and production of AUVs and related ancillary equipment, with the ability to adhere to strict procurement regulations, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The awarded contract aims to enhance the Mine Hunting Capability Team's operational capabilities and represents a significant investment in advancing marine technology within the defence industry.

## Notice

Procurement of 3 x IVER4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for the MHC Team. The AUVs are to be deployed as part of the Wilton operational capability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of 3 x IVER4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for the MHC Team. The AUVs are to be deployed as part of the Wilton operational capability.

Options: The proposed contract will contain contractual options for both the procurement of one further IVER4 AUV system and associated ancillary equipment, and for training courses related to the operation and maintenance of the IVER4 systems.

### Procurement Information

See VTN 2022/S 000-024618 (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024618-2022)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033520-2022 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 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 | £14,163,670 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MINE HUNTING CAPABILITY TEAM |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | L3HARRIS ASV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2022 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033520-2022
- 2 Sep 2022 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024618-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk
- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024618-2022
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.l3harris.com

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