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title: "Prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicles"
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# Prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-137a633d-9229-4332-b6d5-a559ee14610a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) based in Salisbury, has completed the procurement process for the "Prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicles" project. This initiative falls within the military research and technology industry and involved the award of contracts to two suppliers, QinetiQ Limited, for the development of prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The contract, valued at £3,750,000, commenced on 31st October 2019 and will run until 31st March 2021. The tender period concluded on 20th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military technology and research, particularly those focusing on unmanned vehicle development or related software solutions. Companies with experience in public sector contracts, advanced technology development, and those that can efficiently deliver prototype vehicles would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The successful suppliers, QinetiQ, demonstrate the scale and capability expected from participants in such high-value contracts.

## Notice

Dstl, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award two contracts to QinetiQ and Horiba MIRA respectively (the 'Contractors'), in each case for the provision of a limited quantity of up to three technology demonstrator prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) and autonomy software test rigs, in relation to, and in advance of, project Theseus, which is part of the Army's Transformation Fund programme. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Military Research & Technology.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3e13cc-6aa2-43fb-947d-663fd924aecd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,750,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2019 at 06:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3e13cc-6aa2-43fb-947d-663fd924aecd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3e13cc-6aa2-43fb-947d-663fd924aecd
  28th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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