Award

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Project Starter

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT

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Award

24 Oct 2017 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT, involved a tender for an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Remote Controlled Vehicle (EOD RCV) under the title "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Project Starter." This contract, valued at £55,307,596, falls within the security equipment industry and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the tender period concluded on 8th August 2017. The contract is set to run from 9th August 2017 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. Companies that specialise in advanced technology and engineering, particularly those with experience in developing remote-controlled vehicles and related support services, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As the awarded contract continues until 2027, businesses can look forward to future invitations to tender that align with defence procurement needs.

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Notice Title

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Project Starter

Notice Description

Project STARTER - to procure an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Remote Controlled Vehicle (EOD RCV) and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-723861e1-94a1-4291-b6db-ae17e4a96b6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090da9bd-bd81-4587-a38b-ea499c043847
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,307,596 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,307,596 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2017 - 31 Jul 2027 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT
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

HARRIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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