Award

Remote Sensor Network - CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2025 at 14:26

Tender

29 Jun 2023 at 18:48

Planning

08 Mar 2023 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is leading a procurement process for a contract titled "Remote Sensor Network - CAN" in the sensors industry category. The procurement pertains to the development and integration of multiple aspect remote sensors and their networks (RSN) in the field of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNe). This procurement is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Roke Manor Research Limited on 17 March 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and will last until 30 March 2030, with options to extend by an additional two years. The contract’s initial value is £5.91 million (ex VAT), with the total estimated value at £16.08 million (ex VAT). The project spans various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for prime contracts in the development and support of remote sensor technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in sensor integration, in-service support, and innovative technology development are well-suited to compete. Bidders will benefit from a structured contract that defines tasking procedures and incorporates emerging requirements over the contract's duration. Additionally, the contract’s focus on advancing sensor technology to meet operational needs provides a competitive landscape for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring, situational awareness, and risk reduction technologies. The Ministry of Defence offers a significant competitive procedure with negotiation, offering businesses a chance to present value-for-money solutions compliant with national security standards.

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Notice Title

Remote Sensor Network - CAN

Notice Description

The Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority) have awarded a contract to Roke Manor Research Limited for the Remote Sensor Network contract which includes development and integration of multiple aspect remote sensors and their associated networks (RSN) in the field of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNe). The competition was exempt from Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 in accordance with the regulation under 6(3A) and 7 (1)(a). The contract is for five years with options to extend by an additional two years making the contract a maximum of seven years in duration. The actual value of the winning tender was PS5.91m (ex VAT). The estimated overall value of the contract is PS16.08m (Ex VAT) with the majority of the cost driven by the contract tasking process. This contract was awarded following a competitive procurement process, the winning tenderer obtained the highest score, against the evaluation criteria, using the Value for Money Index. The contract was subsequently awarded on 17 March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1e1a0c-ce6d-4402-8b07-3d6d1e28da83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,080,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,910,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROKE MANOR RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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