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title: "16000000"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0399cf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-01-23"
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# 16000000

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0399cf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the "Procurement of 3rd AUV under project sustain" in the goods category. This tender involved the supply of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (UAV) and associated infrastructure, valued at £16 million, with a duration of 3 years. The procurement method was "limited" and was negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. The buyer is the Ministry of Defence, and the tender was awarded to Kongsberg Maritime AS based in Horten, Norway.

This public procurement opportunity presents businesses with the chance to supply specialized equipment and services to the Ministry of Defence in the field of survey vessels. Companies with expertise in providing Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for deep-sea operations, especially those capable of operating at a depth of 6000m for over 48 hours, may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The award resulted in a contract being signed on 23rd January 2023, offering long-term business prospects for the successful supplier, Kongsberg Maritime AS.

## Notice

Procurement of 3rd AUV under project sustain

### Procurement Information

[23/01/2023 15:32] Davies, Huw Professional II (DES Ships Comrcl-SALMO-2): No Title The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Kongsberg Maritime Ltd (Kongsberg) for the supply of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (UAV) and associated secure operational infrastructure. The contract has an estimated value of PS16m and a duration of 3 years. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract is regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Kongsberg is considered to be the only supplier in the market with a UAV which has the capability to operate at a depth of 6000m for a period of more than 48 hours. It is also a requirement that the new UAV is able to operate interchangeably with two existing UAVs and as part of a wider integrated survey system capable of being installed on any vessel, all elements of which have previously been procured from Kongsberg as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002035-2023 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,000,000 |

## 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KONGSBERG MARITIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002035-2023

## Provenance

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