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title: "Simulated Mine Target Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e364"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2025-02-18"
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# Simulated Mine Target Procurement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e364

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is inviting tenders for the procurement and supply of Simulated Mine Targets (SMT) and auxiliary equipment under an open procedure. This contract, valued at £459,166, falls under the goods category and is designed to support the Royal Navy's training commitments. The procurement process, coordinated by the Sonar and Maritime Sensors (SaMS) Delivery Team, is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd April 2025. The contract includes options for additional articles and will require completion within 180 days from the award date. The delivery location for the goods is within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in maritime defence equipment and training solutions. Companies with a track record of similar contracts in both the public and private sectors over the past three years are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement method encourages broad participation through electronic and written submissions, potentially expanding the supplier base for the MOD. Businesses that can demonstrate their capabilities in delivering complex defence-related goods on time and to specification should consider this an excellent opportunity to establish or strengthen their relationship with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Sonar and Maritime Sensors (SaMS) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking to place a new competitively let contract for the procurement and supply of Simulated Mine Targets (SMT) and additional auxiliary equipment to meet Royal Navy training commitments. Please note any potential bidder may be required to provide evidence of similar contracts performed either for the public or private sector within the last three years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement and supply of approximately 100 Simulated Mine Targets (SMT) and additional auxiliary equipment to meet Royal Navy training commitments, across multiple NSNs, with options for purchase of further articles.

Options: Possible purchase of additional articles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005634-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £459,166 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35332200 - Sea mines

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005634-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59455
- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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