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Assessment of Autonomous Robotic Threats

DSIT

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16 Apr 2025 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Assessment of Autonomous Robotic Threats" within the industry category of research and development services. This process, which utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, took place in London, United Kingdom. The tender stage was completed with the end of the tender period on 6 March 2025, and the contract period ran from 10 March 2025 to 30 April 2025. The contract, valued at £49,780, addresses complex research services specific to autonomous robotic threats.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in high-level research and development services, particularly those with expertise in robotics and threat assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit the most, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Large firms like Frazer Nash, the awarded supplier, demonstrate that established industry players can also successfully participate. Companies seeking to enhance their portfolios with advanced robotic research projects should consider such tenders for strategic growth and market positioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment of Autonomous Robotic Threats

Notice Description

Complex research services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-493942d7-ab26-46fe-b017-de2ecfad20ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0716fa-21ec-43e1-934a-83a12995e01f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,780 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEATHERHEAD
Postcode
KT22 7LH
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Leatherhead North
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER NASH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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