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Contract Awarded

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Mar 2022 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of two Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) designed for urban operations, with a maximum contract value of £449,059.72. This procurement falls under the "Reconnaissance and patrol vehicles" category and was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period runs from 1st March 2022 to 31st March 2022, with the tender being awarded on 1st March 2022 and referenced as "703069450 - Tactical Weaponised UGV Capability." The delivery location for the UGVs is London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of advanced technological equipment, particularly those dealing with military-grade solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in robotics, urban warfare support systems, or counter-terrorism technologies would find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this field could also be a stepping stone for organisations looking to expand their portfolio in defence technology and secure further contracts with governmental buyers such as the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Contract Awarded

Notice Description

The purchase of Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) which can operate in urban environments and has the potential to be weaponised to support counter terrorism and urban warfare missions. This procurement is for two Ghost Robotics Corporation V60 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) and a 2-year warranty package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2efe2e85-37de-4cf6-a6be-b0db24cd254a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eec70d4-8b9f-42fe-a654-fab944497d0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35412400 - Reconnaissance and patrol vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£449,059 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,059 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 4DW
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL

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