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The VTN has been raised for the undertaking of the Option Years for the exisiting Spearhead Sonar 2087 Design Authority Capability Insertion Project (S2087 DA-CIP) Contract.

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UK
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Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: Ministry of Defence: "The VTN has been raised for the undertaking of the Option Years for the exisiting Spearhead Sonar 2087 Design Authority Capability Insertion Project (S2087 DA-CIP) Contract.". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityMinistry of DefenceScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
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Contracting AuthorityMinistry of Defence
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Published14 Mar 2023, 13:13 GMT
Last source update14 Mar 2023, 13:13 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationSonars
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03b2ad
What is being bought
Underwater Electronic Warfare (UEW) in Maritime Combat Systems (MCS), which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), proposes to place a contract with Thales UK Limited (Company Number 0868273) (“the Company”) for the supply of capability enhancements to the Sonar 2087 (S2087) System. Time extension options covering existing scope. Option for Step 7 (Procurement and Installation of Capability)
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    14 Mar 2023, 13:13 GMT
  2. Official notice release published
    14 Mar 2023, 13:13 GMT
  3. Buyer information updated
    14 Mar 2023, 13:13 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
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  • Lot 1 · #1
    Individual lot title not published
    Status not published
    Published valueNot published
    The Contract covers the supply of hardware and software (“the Goods”), which includes evaluating potential high-technology-readiness-level solutions from multiple original equipment suppliers (OEMs) by trialling their ability to interface with the S2087 System and deliver the required capability enhancements. When trials are successful, the Goods will be designed, built and installed on the S2087 System, which is in service on Royal Navy frigates.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    14 Mar 2023, 13:13 GMT
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Contract active
    Signed 17 Aug 2022, 00:00 BST · £110,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Thales UK
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Spearhead Sonar 2087 Design Authority Capability Insertion Project (S2087 DA-CIP)
£110,000,000 · signed 17 Aug 2022, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Ministry of Defence

Contracting authority GB-FTS-5483
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  • Ministry of Defence
    buyer

    Bristol, UK
    mayann.ho101@mod.gov.uk

  • Defence Equipment & Support (Maritime Combat Systems - UEW)
    reviewBody

    Bristol

  • Thales UK
    supplier

    Cheshire, UK
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Procedure rationaleUnderwater Electronic Warfare (UEW) in Maritime Combat Systems (MCS), which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), proposes to place a contract with Thales UK Limited (Company Number 0868273) (“the Company”) for the supply of capability enhancements to the Sonar 2087 (S2087) System. The Contract covers the supply of hardware and software (“the Goods”), which includes evaluating potential high-technology-readiness-level solutions from multiple original equipment suppliers (OEMs) by trialling their ability to interface with the S2087 System and deliver the required capability enhancements. When trials are successful, the Goods will be designed, built and installed on the S2087 System, which is in service on Royal Navy frigates. The estimated value of the supply is £110M (one hundred and ten million pounds) and its duration is 3.5 (three-and-a-half) years with an option for a further 1 (one) year. 116 required capability enhancements have been identified for the S2087 System. The aim of the Project is to deliver as many capability enhancements as is reasonably possible within the timeframe and estimated value. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular 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 the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(b)(i) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. The Company is the only economic operator with the technical know how necessary to work closely with the MOD and OEMs to ensure the Goods are to the required standard of compatibility with the existing installed S2087 System. The Company designed, built and installed the S2087 System, and has continuously supported the System since it entered into service. The Company holds all the technical publications, performance data and drawings on the S2087 System and has unique knowledge and experience of its interfaces with the Royal Navy frigate Combat System Equipment and Combat System Highway.