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Prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicles

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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28 Sep 2019 at 06:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) based in Salisbury, has completed the procurement process for the "Prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicles" project. This initiative falls within the military research and technology industry and involved the award of contracts to two suppliers, QinetiQ Limited, for the development of prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The contract, valued at £3,750,000, commenced on 31st October 2019 and will run until 31st March 2021. The tender period concluded on 20th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military technology and research, particularly those focusing on unmanned vehicle development or related software solutions. Companies with experience in public sector contracts, advanced technology development, and those that can efficiently deliver prototype vehicles would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The successful suppliers, QinetiQ, demonstrate the scale and capability expected from participants in such high-value contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Notice Description

Dstl, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award two contracts to QinetiQ and Horiba MIRA respectively (the 'Contractors'), in each case for the provision of a limited quantity of up to three technology demonstrator prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) and autonomy software test rigs, in relation to, and in advance of, project Theseus, which is part of the Army's Transformation Fund programme. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Military Research & Technology.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-137a633d-9229-4332-b6d5-a559ee14610a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3e13cc-6aa2-43fb-947d-663fd924aecd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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