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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: Capability enhancements for Sonar 2087 (RFI and Industry day)
2. Awarding Authority:
Ministry of Defence
NCHQ, Leach Building, Whale Island

Portsmouth
England
PO2 8BY
Contact:
Email: NAVYCOMRCL-RFI@mod.gov.uk
Phone:
URL:
3. Contract Type:
4. Description: Sonar 2087 is a Low Frequency Active (LFA) and passive Variable Depth Sonar (VDS), in service in the RN Type 23 Frigates. The Ministry of Defence (The “Authority”) is currently seeking information about options that are available as potential capability upgrades/insertions for Sonar 2087.

An opportunity to integrate product offerings with Thales Sonar technology and demonstrate to MOD (including DE&S, Dstl and NCHQ) as part of Project Spearhead.

Full details in the attachment including how to register for the industry day and how to submit an RFI response.
5. CPV Codes:
73400000 – Research and Development services on security and defence materials
6. NUTS Codes: UKJ31
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: South East
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
tender_304830/1117025
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: Not Provided
10. Start Date:
11. End Date:
12. Closing Date:
13. Other Information:
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