Tender

DARTROSE

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

11 Oct 2020 at 07:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "DARTROSE," is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, specifically through the Specialist and Autonomous Mobility Remote Controlled Vehicles (SAM RCV) Delivery Team. This tender falls within the industry category of bomb-disposal services and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. Currently, it is in the planning stage, with a deadline for supplier responses set for 30th September 2021. The procurement is designed to acquire approximately 50 medium-weight remote-controlled vehicles for explosive ordinance disposal, with a total contract value of up to £100 million, indicating significant investment in this sector.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying equipment related to bomb disposal and remote-controlled technologies. Companies that specialise in industrial robotics, remote control equipment, and associated training services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement process is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), allowing them to contribute to the development and provision of advanced explosive ordinance disposal capabilities within the Ministry of Defence, potentially leading to long-term contracts and growth in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DARTROSE

Notice Description

Medium Weight Remote Controlled Vehicle - Explosive Ordinance Disposals 1. The Department is using this Request for Information (RFI) to help inform the development of its strategy in procurement and support of Remote Controlled Explosive Ordinance Disposals Vehicles. This RFI provides an opportunity for Industry to comment on the outline requirements. This RFI is not a commitment by the Department to launch a formal procurement procedure. Background 2. Defence Equipment and Support is the Ministry of Defence's Procurement Hub; managing the acquisition and through life support of equipment and services used by the Royal Navy, British Army and the Royal Air Force. 3. Specialist and Autonomous Mobility; Remote Controlled Vehicles Delivery Team (SAM RCV DT) is responsible for the procurement, in-service support and disposal of all EOD robots; ensuring that new equipment is delivered into service on time, within budget and at an affordable cost, and that in-service robots are maintained to provide capabilities to Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Search End-Users. Requirement: 4. SAM RCV DT is exploring options for the procurement of approximately 50 Medium weight Remote Controlled Vehicle in line with the follow specification: a. A pre-existing RCV for a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Procurement with only minor modifications expected b. Weighs approximately between 60-140kg c. Provision of 'Train the Trainer' maintenance and operator courses d. Through life In Service Support e. An industry day to provide and gather further information and for Questions is planned for November 2020. Details will be published on the DCO Conflicts of Interest 5. The Department is required to take appropriate measures to ensure any future competition is not distorted. Any response to this RFI must indicate whether your response, or any part thereof, is commercially sensitive but we would expect not given the nature of this RFI and the need to maintain transparency across Industry. If you consider there is any potential conflict of interest, you are requested to raise this in advance of any response to the Department. 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-Bristol: Bomb-disposal services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71243737-fdf5-4be6-836a-50a2afdeaf58
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

38820000 - Remote-control equipment

42997300 - Industrial robots

90523200 - Bomb-disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2021 - 29 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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