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title: "701642450 - Power of Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) - Contracts Finder - Early Engagement"
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# 701642450 - Power of Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) - Contracts Finder - Early Engagement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc5c52b-4aa0-4faa-9e87-d4f0a7481b48

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process titled "701642450 - Power of Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) - Contracts Finder - Early Engagement." This opportunity falls under the military research and technology category and is located in Bristol, South West England. Currently in the planning stage, the key milestone for this tender is the engagement end date set for 1st November 2021. Potential bidders are encouraged to refer to the full Request for Information available on the Defence Sourcing Portal for further details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of robotics and autonomous systems, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies engaged in military technology, research, and development can find significant prospects for growth. The emphasis on early engagement suggests that the Ministry of Defence is seeking innovative solutions, making this an ideal platform for forward-thinking firms to showcase their capabilities and establish valuable partnerships.

## Notice

Please see full Request for Information on the Defence Sourcing Portal which requests engagement and responses from Industry. https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52392

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e75e99e-a02f-4606-a065-6bf2491f4e2d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 09:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e75e99e-a02f-4606-a065-6bf2491f4e2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e75e99e-a02f-4606-a065-6bf2491f4e2d
  1st October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52392

## Provenance

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