Award

The development of a HARS system

DSTL

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Award

04 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in the United Kingdom, focused on the development of a HARS system, classified under research and development services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement method adopted was a limited award procedure without prior publication, with the contract having been awarded on 4th March 2021. The primary location for this contract is Porton Down, Salisbury, UKK1. The contract, valued at £15 million, is currently active and involves a project aimed at creating an autonomous robotic demonstrator for chemical and radiological surveys.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on advanced robotics, research and development, and defence technologies. Companies with expertise in autonomous systems and related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. The structured framework utilised by Dstl for this procurement indicates a stable demand for innovative solutions in national security, thereby providing a platform for business growth in the sectors addressing defence and security challenges.

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Notice Title

The development of a HARS system

Notice Description

The development of an autonomous robotic concept demonstrator to conduct chemical and radiological area survey and reconnaissance

Procurement Information

This requirement is going to be placed using an established Framework (Dstl R-cloud). The requirement also falls within the exemption in regulation 7(1)(l) allowing the authority to award the contract without a competition. Recital 55 of the Directive provides that "the importance of research and development in this specific field [of defence and security] justifies maximum flexibility in the award of contracts for research and development."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029882
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004397-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSTL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
phart@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIRA

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