Scope
Reference
715409453
Description
Personal Location Transmitters (PLTs), formerly referred to as Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), are man-overboard identification and location systems carried on all Royal Navy submarines. They play a critical role in increasing the likelihood of locating survivors following an escape or abandonment during a Distressed Submarine (DISSUB) scenario.
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has an operational requirement to procure PLTs. Under this contract, the SDA seeks to acquire 2,132 PLTs, with an option to purchase an additional 1,192 units during option years 4 and 5. The contract also includes a tasking mechanism that enables ad hoc procurement if required.
The Platform Equipment Delivery Team (PEDT) will conduct a competitive process to assess, select, and award a contract for the delivery of PLTs to meet this requirement.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,083,333 excluding VAT
- £2,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 March 2026 to 23 March 2029
- Possible extension to 23 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Authority may at its sole discretion exercise the Options to extend the Contract in respect of any Option Line Items on Schedule 2 (Schedule of Requirements) for the following periods:
(a) Option Year 1 (Year 4) - 24th March 2029 to 23rd March 2030 and
(b) Option Year 2 (Year 5) - 24th March 2030 to 23rd March 2031.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Authority may at its sole discretion exercise the Options to extend the Contract in respect of any Option Line Items on Schedule 2 (Schedule of Requirements) for the following periods:
(a) Option Year 1 (Year 4) - 24th March 2029 to 23rd March 2030 and
(b) Option Year 2 (Year 5) - 24th March 2030 to 23rd March 2031.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35512000 - Submarines
- 35512200 - Attack submarine nuclear fuelled
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
In order to access the Invitation to Tender(ITT), please log into the Defence Sourcing Portal, and access ITT via this link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60114
Technical ability conditions of participation
In order to access the Invitation to Tender(ITT), please log into the Defence Sourcing Portal, and access ITT via this link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60114
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
23 January 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
In order to access the Invitation to Tender(ITT), please log into the Defence Sourcing Portal, and access ITT via this link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60114
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tender Cost | Cost is weighted is 30% as per the tender documentation |
Cost |
| Technical (non-cost) | Technical (non-cost) is weighted is 70% as per the tender documentation |
Quality |
Weighting description
Weightings as set out in the associated tender documentation
Other information
Payment terms
All payments will be made through the Authority's Contracting, Purchasing & Finance (CP&F) system (Exostar) and will be in accordance with the contract. In order to access the Invitation to Tender (ITT), please log into the Defence Sourcing Portal, and access ITT via this link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60114
Description of risks to contract performance
In order to access the Invitation to Tender(ITT), please log into the Defence Sourcing Portal, and access ITT via this link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60114
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Contracting authority
Submarine Delivery Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHX-4625-LVPD
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Martha Frankland
Email: martha.frankland100@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/submarine-delivery-agency
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government