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TACTICAL WEAPONISED UGV CAPABILITY

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "TACTICAL WEAPONISED UGV CAPABILITY" has been initiated by the Ministry of Defence, located in London, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for reconnaissance and patrol vehicles. The procurement method is classified as limited, involving a negotiated process without publication of a contract notice, in accordance with relevant UK regulations. The contract, valued at £550,000 (excluding VAT), is set to be awarded to Edgar Brothers for providing two Ghost Robotics Corporation V60 Unmanned Ground Vehicles and a 2-year warranty package. The contract was signed on February 18, 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in unmanned ground vehicles and advanced robotics. Companies that have expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-tech military equipment, along with those familiar with defence procurement processes, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this limited tendering environment. Given the exclusive nature of the award to Edgar Brothers, understanding the specific technical requirements and capabilities of the V60 UGV could give prospective suppliers an advantage in similar future bids.

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Notice Title

TACTICAL WEAPONISED UGV CAPABILITY

Notice Description

This procurement is for two Ghost Robotics Corporation V60 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) and a 2-year warranty package.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for two Ghost Robotics Corporation V60 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) and a 2-year warranty package.

Procurement Information

UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), "The Authority", intends to award a 1-month contract with a value of PS550k (ex VAT) to Edgar Brothers for the provision of two Ghost Robotics Corporation V60 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) and a 2-year warranty package. It is considered that this contract can be awarded without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. The Ghost Robotics Corporation V60 UGV is the only weaponisable solution currently in the market able to fulfil the Authority's requirements. The system has the endurance and resilience capacity to onboard current and future systems for defence users. The V60 system can support up to 10kg payload, with a modular capability that allows a variety of existing specialist equipment to be stored and transported. The V60's underlying proprietary electronics, software stack, and control system for complex actuated systems are the only suitable platform available to the market that will effectively support stable and assured weaponisation. Edgar Brothers have a unique position with Ghost Robotics Corporation as their exclusive reseller to the UK market, and as such they have been chosen as the Supplier for this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031917
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004731-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35412400 - Reconnaissance and patrol vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hannah.price107@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGAR BROTHERS

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