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title: "Remote Sensor Network - CAN"
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# Remote Sensor Network - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-346985be-09f5-4c6f-902b-bb00f34f7285

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is leading a procurement process for a contract titled "Remote Sensor Network - CAN" in the sensors industry category. The procurement pertains to the development and integration of multiple aspect remote sensors and their networks (RSN) in the field of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNe). This procurement is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Roke Manor Research Limited on 17 March 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and will last until 30 March 2030, with options to extend by an additional two years. The contract’s initial value is £5.91 million (ex VAT), with the total estimated value at £16.08 million (ex VAT). The project spans various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for prime contracts in the development and support of remote sensor technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in sensor integration, in-service support, and innovative technology development are well-suited to compete. Bidders will benefit from a structured contract that defines tasking procedures and incorporates emerging requirements over the contract's duration. Additionally, the contract’s focus on advancing sensor technology to meet operational needs provides a competitive landscape for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring, situational awareness, and risk reduction technologies. The Ministry of Defence offers a significant competitive procedure with negotiation, offering businesses a chance to present value-for-money solutions compliant with national security standards.

## Notice

The Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority) have awarded a contract to Roke Manor Research Limited for the Remote Sensor Network contract which includes development and integration of multiple aspect remote sensors and their associated networks (RSN) in the field of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNe). The competition was exempt from Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 in accordance with the regulation under 6(3A) and 7 (1)(a). The contract is for five years with options to extend by an additional two years making the contract a maximum of seven years in duration. The actual value of the winning tender was PS5.91m (ex VAT). The estimated overall value of the contract is PS16.08m (Ex VAT) with the majority of the cost driven by the contract tasking process. This contract was awarded following a competitive procurement process, the winning tenderer obtained the highest score, against the evaluation criteria, using the Value for Money Index. The contract was subsequently awarded on 17 March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1e1a0c-ce6d-4402-8b07-3d6d1e28da83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 7 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,080,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,910,000 |
| 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 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROKE MANOR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors
- 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems
- 35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1e1a0c-ce6d-4402-8b07-3d6d1e28da83
- 29 Jun 2023 at 18:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd82d090-2d2c-45ff-a06b-ddd0ac880abb
- 8 Mar 2023 at 14:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56aedb67-8276-44ef-af0d-9a5d87bf3985

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1e1a0c-ce6d-4402-8b07-3d6d1e28da83
  2nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd82d090-2d2c-45ff-a06b-ddd0ac880abb
  29th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56aedb67-8276-44ef-af0d-9a5d87bf3985
  8th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.DES.mod.uk

## Provenance

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