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title: "Kongsberg Discovery AS Single Source Contract for Hydrographic Sonar Support UK5 TN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056901"
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# Kongsberg Discovery AS Single Source Contract for Hydrographic Sonar Support UK5 TN

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056901

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## Summary

This public procurement process is managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a sub-central government entity of the UK Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK. The tender, titled "Kongsberg Discovery AS Single Source Contract for Hydrographic Sonar Support UK5 TN", focuses on the maintenance and provision of sonar equipment essential for hydrographic surveying within the industry category of surveying and hydrographic instruments. The procurement has advanced to the award stage, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and extending to the potential end date of 1st September 2029. This direct award procurement decision was made under the Defence Equipment and Support's guidance to maintain continuous support without competition due to technical reasons, signifying a lawful and strategic procurement move under the Procurement Act 2023.

The awarded contract with Kongsberg Discovery AS presents significant opportunities for growth particularly for businesses operating in the hydrographic surveying and sonar technologies sectors. Given Kongsberg's position as the original equipment manufacturer, supplying and maintaining echosounder systems for the Royal Navy, this contract stands out as catering primarily to specialised services that require technical know-how. Businesses with competencies in hydrographic services, survey instrumentation, and technical repair and maintenance of sonar systems would have been well-suited to engage in this procurement. Although the direct award limits participation to Kongsberg, the focus on hydrographic sonar support suggests potential future opportunities for businesses looking to innovate or partner in servicing naval sonar technology solutions.

## Notice

maintenance and provision of hull mounted Multibeam and Single Beam Echo Sounders (MBES / SBES) to Kongsberg Discovery AS to enable in-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair, training and replacement of the systems mentioned above manufactured by Kongsberg Discovery AS.

### Procurement Information

Defence Equipment & Support, Ships Support (Hydrographic and Patrol), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a contract for the maintenance and provision of hull mounted Multibeam and Single Beam Echo Sounders (MBES / SBES) to Kongsberg Discovery AS to enable in-service support, calibration, maintenance, repair, training and replacement of the systems mentioned above manufactured by Kongsberg Discovery AS. The contract will be for 3 plus 1 option years and have an estimated value of PS1,000,000.00. In accordance with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 ("PA 2023"), it is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful in accordance with paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the PA 2023. This is due to an absence of competition for technical reasons as only Kongsberg can supply the goods, services or works required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Kongsberg Discovery AS develop, design and manufacture the range of hydrographic echosounders currently fitted to Royal Navy vessels, along with their associated firmware and software. These systems are sold directly from Kongsberg Discovery AS to the end user with spares and support also provided directly. There are no alternative manufacturers of aftermarket spares to support the systems and no other companies are authorised to maintain or support the systems. As original equipment manufacturer, Kongsberg Discovery AS has confirmed that any third party involvement in repair or maintenance would invalidate the original equipment warranty or support agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044253-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 DISCOVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments
- 71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services
- 71354400 - Hydrographic services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 12:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044253-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044253-2025
  30th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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