AwardedAwarded 30 March 2026
715070450 sonar 2054ir in-service support (ISS)
Defence Equipment and Support · Central government
In brief
Defence Equipment and Support awarded laboratory equipment work to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd on 30 March 2026.
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What the notice says
The Secretary of State for Defence (the Authority), through the Sonar and Maritime Sensors (SaMS) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), intends to place a 6-year contract, with Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK) for the In-Service Support of the current Sonar 2054 Inboard Replacement (IR) system fitted within the Royal Navy Submarine Fleet.
The support activities will include but not be limited to: a) programme and contract management b) provision of Post Design Services c) management of equipment obsolescence which may include technology refresh activity d) provision of on-site engineering and testing e) provision of spares including shipping and fitting f) provision and management of equipment repair activities g) provision of disposal services h) other support related activities requiring site visits, i) additional ad-hoc tasking.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin UK Ltd | £8,863,833 | Awarded 16 March 2026 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2032 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 023610-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 036502-2026
About the buyer
Defence Equipment and SupportLast 12 months
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From notice 023610-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 March 2026, last updated 22 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.