Award

Mission Capable Autonomy

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Nov 2023 at 22:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, England, has awarded a contract for the project "Mission Capable Autonomy" in the military research and technology category. The contract, valued at £1,287,770 GBP, was tendered under the DSPCR framework for R&D services. The procurement process concluded with the award on October 9, 2023, and the contract period is from October 9, 2023, to April 26, 2024.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for service providers interested in military research and technology. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. The project's focus on uncrewed vehicle operations for Anti-Submarine Barrier activities and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance can attract innovative businesses looking to contribute to defence capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mission Capable Autonomy

Notice Description

The intent of this research project is to practically explore the possibilities of conducting both Anti-Submarine Barrier operations as well as Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance from an uncrewed vehicle that is representative of one that could support an independent mission of this nature.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19f89590-53c7-4ef6-a6ee-052e8c243c15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b6afe0-5071-4258-bb69-3e2d84083bdd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - This contract is being let under the DSPCR employing the exclusion for R&D services. The exclusion for R&D services at Regulation 7(1)(l)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,287,770 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,287,770 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2023 - 26 Apr 2024 6-12 months
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MSUBS

Further Information

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