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715070450 SONAR 2054IR IN-SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS)

Awarded to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd

Defence Equipment and Support(buyer)

Published
Published 21 July 2025

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Overview

The Defence Equipment and Support has awarded a 6-year in-service support contract worth £8,863,833 to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd for the Sonar 2054 Inboard Replacement system fitted to Royal Navy submarines. The contract covers programme and contract management, post-design services, obsolescence management, on-site engineering and testing, spares provision, equipment repair, disposal services, and ad-hoc support activities.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
21 July 2025
Classification (CPV)
SonarsRepair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Award outcome

Awarded value
£8,863,833
Award date
16 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2032
Contract length
6 years
Winner
  • Lockheed Martin UK Ltd

This contract ends on 31 March 2032.

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About the winner

Lockheed Martin UK Ltd

Based in
Havant
Public contracts won
24
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

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Defence Equipment and Support in the last 12 months

95

contracts awarded, worth £2,796,050,481 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    22 April 2026

  2. Contract

    16 March 2026

  3. Contract

    21 July 2025

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