--- title: "Shape changing robotics: current status and future directions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-026ca140-809b-4ebb-a382-5a20ab620342" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-026ca140-809b-4ebb-a382-5a20ab620342" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-026ca140-809b-4ebb-a382-5a20ab620342.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-026ca140-809b-4ebb-a382-5a20ab620342.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY" published: "2022-03-30" --- # Shape changing robotics: current status and future directions Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-026ca140-809b-4ebb-a382-5a20ab620342 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-026ca140-809b-4ebb-a382-5a20ab620342) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-026ca140-809b-4ebb-a382-5a20ab620342.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is initiating a procurement process titled "Shape changing robotics: current status and future directions," classified under research and development services. This procurement, currently at the planning stage, involves an open procedure intended for submissions starting from 29th March 2022 until 6th May 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 30th May 2022 and will conclude on 30th December 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £100,000, with a minimum threshold of £70,000. This opportunity is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced robotics, particularly those engaged in innovative design and manufacturing techniques, such as 4D printing and smart materials. Companies that can offer unique solutions for shape-changing technologies, which may have versatile applications across various environments, will find this competition particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is structured to allow for involvement from a wide range of suppliers. ## Notice This competition went live via the Defense Sourcing Portal. Duration 29/03/2022 - 06/05/2022 PLEASE NOTE: All dates specified within this noticed are anticipated and a subject to change. This is a notice to inform you that this requirement will be competed via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) and Is estimated to be sent out shortly after the 21/03/2022. Dstl would like to encourage you to sign up via the DSP website in order to form part of the competition and receive the ITT pack. If you are having any problems accessing your account or navigation issues, please contact the DSP central inbox, guidance for this is stated on the DSP website. We are fundamentally looking for a review to be undertaken of the current state of the art in shape changing robotics. Shape changing robotics as described here comprises of all types of technology and applications for robotics, where through design the system changes shape to enable a different type of capability or a particular goal to be achieved. It includes novel approaches to design and manufacture (e.g. 4D printing), novel/ smart materials, novel approaches to shape changing (e.g. origami). It also includes systems that shape change to enable function in more than one environment - e.g. pipe access to a reactor core, or a flying system changing form to an underwater system. This will be followed by work to evaluate potential use cases and potential future directions of technology development. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbdc3843-f58e-47df-93da-e134d3b2c682 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 May 2022 - 30 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY | | Locality | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP4 0JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2022 at 11:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbdc3843-f58e-47df-93da-e134d3b2c682 - 10 Mar 2022 at 14:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbdc3843-f58e-47df-93da-e134d3b2c682 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbdc3843-f58e-47df-93da-e134d3b2c682 30th March 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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