Tender

RCSP RC&DP

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Mar 2023 at 07:21

Tender Notice
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22 Mar 2023 at 16:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for the development of a Remote Controlled Surface Platform (RCSP) for naval trials to recover explosive ordnance from the seabed. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender deadline set for 27th April 2023 and contract period from 23rd May 2023 to 31st August 2023. The opportunity falls under the industry category of offshore positioning services in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity for the RCSP prototype presents a significant business growth potential for companies specializing in goods related to naval operations and offshore services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly suited to compete in this process. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation for this procurement, emphasising the strategic importance of this project in enhancing naval capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCSP RC&DP

Notice Description

Dstl is developing a prototype Remote Controlled Surface Platform (RCSP) that will be used in naval trials to assist in the recovery of explosive ordnance from the seabed. The RCSP will be equipped with a lifting winch, which, in coordination with a separately controlled remotely operated vehicle (ROV), will transport ordnance to a safe area for disposal. All personnel involved in the recovery operations will be located at a safe standoff distance (>250m) aboard a crewed vessel within line of sight at all times.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86907165-0ac3-42cd-b318-64e626095c85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9accff5c-bc10-4741-bd6d-782217b778c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63724100 - Offshore positioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 1-6 months
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
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 6AD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Further Information

Notice Documents

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