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ClosedStage · preprocurement

Ministry of Defence

Capability enhancements for Sonar 2087 (RFI and Industry day)

R&DCPV 73400000
ValueValue not published
Deadline6 Jan 2023
Published24 Oct 2022
RegionSouth East
Timeline
Published 24 Oct 2022ClosedCloses 6 Jan 2023
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The brief

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.

Key requirements

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An opportunity to integrate product offerings

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.

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Source & provenance
OCID
628708a1-5946-4a73-ad8c-822afa3f0da3
Stage
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