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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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22 Feb 2023 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts for military research and technology services to Elbit Defence Systems UK Ltd, Milrem AS, and Rheinmetall Defence UL Ltd. The procurement process involved experimentation and trials of heavy unmanned ground vehicles in a specific combat environment. The trials took place between 6th - 17th February 2023 at ATDU, Bovington, Dorset. The Ministry of Defence sought system demonstrations in areas such as mobility, control modes, and situational awareness. The procurement method used was a selective process with restrictions in place.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses in the defence industry, particularly those involved in military research and technology. Companies with expertise in developing heavy unmanned ground vehicles and related technologies are well-suited to compete. This contract underscores the Ministry of Defence's focus on enhancing its combat support and combat service support capabilities through innovative solutions provided by capable suppliers such as Elbit Defence Systems UK Ltd, Milrem AS, and Rheinmetall Defence UL Ltd.

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Notice Title

Title missing - see contract for details.

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to understand, through experimentation and trials, the utility and current performance of heavy (3T+) UGVs in a Mounted Close Combat construct, by day and night in a peer + threat environment, also including Combat Support and Combat Service Support roles. The trials will take place between 6th - 17th February 2023 at ATDU, Bovington, Dorset. Demonstrations: The Authority requires the Organisation to demonstrate their system capability within a number of topics; Mobility, SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) Characteristics, Control modes and Situational Awareness.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a78b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005325-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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


CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Amanda Fry, attn: Fry Amanda
Contact Email
amanda-jayne.fry108@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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
3
Supplier Names

ELBIT DEFENCE SYSTEMS

MILREM

RHEINMETALL DEFENCE UL

Further Information

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