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Project Theseus

Ministry of Defence

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19 Apr 2021 at 22:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently managing an active procurement process titled "Project Theseus," focusing on administration, defence, and social security services within the UK. This selective tender, which employs a restricted procurement method, is aimed at establishing a framework agreement for experimentation tasks in the field of Autonomous Logistics. The tender period is set to conclude on 19th May 2021, while the overall contract period extends until 31st March 2022. The total value of the contract is £12,500,000, with competitive processes planned for the various taskings allocated within the framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services, research and development, and consultancy in autonomous logistics or related fields. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and a strong capability in managing complex logistics tasks are particularly well-suited to compete. With the framework allowing for up to 999 participants and a focus on competitive tasking processes, organisations that successfully navigate the pre-qualification and invitation to tender phases could establish fruitful partnerships and contribute to the advancement of technology within defence operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Theseus

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for experimentation tasking(s) in the field of Autonomous Logistics. Framework tasking can range in scope and scale to small-scale procurement or funded demonstrations, to financial contributions towards development of a complete technological solution to Project Theseus. Quantity or scope: The Theseus Framework will be established to provide conduit for numerous experimentation taskings in field of Autonomous Logistics. The tasks, or lots, will be operating concurrently, with range of activities from small scale procurement or funded demonstrations, to large scale contributions towards development of a complete Theseus solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Quantity or scope: Framework Agreement will deliver competitive taskings to participants. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a7cb
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008282-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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