Planning

Expressions of Interest - Remote Controlled Surface Platform

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Jul 2022 at 08:51

Planning

15 Jul 2022 at 06:34

Planning

07 Jul 2022 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process titled "Expressions of Interest - Remote Controlled Surface Platform." This initiative is focused on acquiring a proven commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or modified COTS boat capable of operating under remote control and adhering to UK Maritime Regulations. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 6 August 2022. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for Auxiliary research vessels, and it is applicable to various delivery locations, including across the UK and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for manufacturers specialising in marine technology, particularly those who can provide innovative solutions for remote-controlled vessels. Business growth can be driven by engaging with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), leveraging the requirement for the craft to fit within a 20ft ISO container while meeting rigorous operational specifications. Those experienced in developing remote-operated vehicles and similar technology would be well-suited to compete, offering skills that align with Dstl's needs for lifting and transporting heavy payloads safely and efficiently.

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Notice Title

Expressions of Interest - Remote Controlled Surface Platform

Notice Description

Dstl is seeking to procure a proven COTS or modified COTS boat that meets the following requirements. - The system and all subsystems shall be capable of operating under remote control by a human within line of sight. - Meets UK existing and planned Maritime Regulations (MCA) for remote controlled / autonomous platforms. - Shall fit inside a 20ft ISO container (disassembled if required) - Shall have the buoyancy and configuration to enable a winch (GFE) to lift a 1000kg mass (with a 400kg safety factor) from the seabed to 3m below the craft. - Must be able to transit 10 miles from point of departure to recovery location at 6 knots, loiter for up to 8hrs in a two knot current and sea-state F3, transit 10 miles back. - Must be capable of dynamic station-keeping (location and heading) over a given point in sea-state F3 within a 5m radius Dstl would like to hear from manufacturers who have boats that meet, or even nearly meet, these requirements. Please email up to a maximum of two A4 pages to hlander@dstl.gov.uk of specification, drawings and photographs of the proposed craft as well as a table stating if the craft meets the requirements and if it does not, what it can do and how, if possible, it could be modified to do so. A ROM cost of the craft is desirable. Additional information in response to clarification question: Dstl has an ongoing project to determine if an underwater remote operated vehicle (ROV) and a remote controlled surface platform (RCSP) can be used to raise unexploded ordnance (UXO) from the sea bed. The UXO can have a mass of up to 1000kg. The RCSP will need to be able to cope with a transitory load of up to 1400kg to allow for any breakout forces when the UXO is lifted off the seabed. The RCSP will be fitted with a GFE winch. The ROV will attach the winch line to the UXO which will then be raised to within 3m of the RCSP. The RCSP will then transport it to a safe area for disposal. The RCSP will be within sight of a crewed support vessel at all times. The requirement to fit inside a 20ft ISO container cannot be relaxed. However the RCSP can be disassembled to fit inside it. Winch Specifications - the winch will be procured via a separate competition so we cannot yet provide exact information. However we will be looking to procure a winch that meets the following specifications: - Shall be able to lift 1 Ton payload plus 0.4 Ton safety factor - Shall include 250m of pre-stretched synthetic winch line - Shall be able to operate from a 12v or 24v d.c. power source - Size of the winch shall be less than or equal to 750x750x750mm - Overall weight shall be less than 200kg

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a34ccb50-1d7e-47a3-8e8f-abb95b724471
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a350d0d-c72c-454f-b209-4dcc35f0fbd1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35513200 - Auxiliary research vessel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Further Information

Notice Documents

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