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The Supply and Delivery of Collaborative Robots

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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08 Apr 2025 at 08:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of collaborative robots, classified under the industry category of industrial robots (CPV code: 42997300). This tender, identified by DSTL0000044188, utilised an open procedure and was valued at £110,836. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract active from 11 March 2025 to 31 March 2028. The delivery location is Porton Down, Salisbury (postal code: SP4 0JQ), and the tender was open for submissions until 22 November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of industrial robotics, particularly those catering to high-security environments. SMEs will find this opportunity especially appealing as the procurement process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract was awarded to W M H Transmissions Limited, indicating that businesses with expertise in robotics and a track record of supplying complex technological equipment can be competitive in future bids. Engaging in such contracts can provide substantial growth opportunities and establish a strong market presence in the defence and technology sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of Collaborative Robots

Notice Description

The Supply and Delivery of Collaborative Robots - Published for transparency purposes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b1e24ed-ab69-463d-b1a1-db2123dc8767
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ae7fed-d513-4dc1-a0b3-d6c2f1688cf5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,836 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,836 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
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

W M H TRANSMISSIONS

Further Information

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