--- title: "DARTROSE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3aff2dbe-a007-4611-ae77-7893053d0a86" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3aff2dbe-a007-4611-ae77-7893053d0a86" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3aff2dbe-a007-4611-ae77-7893053d0a86.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3aff2dbe-a007-4611-ae77-7893053d0a86.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2020-10-11" --- # DARTROSE Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3aff2dbe-a007-4611-ae77-7893053d0a86 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3aff2dbe-a007-4611-ae77-7893053d0a86) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3aff2dbe-a007-4611-ae77-7893053d0a86.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "DARTROSE," is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, specifically through the Specialist and Autonomous Mobility Remote Controlled Vehicles (SAM RCV) Delivery Team. This tender falls within the industry category of bomb-disposal services and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. Currently, it is in the planning stage, with a deadline for supplier responses set for 30th September 2021. The procurement is designed to acquire approximately 50 medium-weight remote-controlled vehicles for explosive ordinance disposal, with a total contract value of up to £100 million, indicating significant investment in this sector. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying equipment related to bomb disposal and remote-controlled technologies. Companies that specialise in industrial robotics, remote control equipment, and associated training services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement process is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), allowing them to contribute to the development and provision of advanced explosive ordinance disposal capabilities within the Ministry of Defence, potentially leading to long-term contracts and growth in this niche market. ## Notice Medium Weight Remote Controlled Vehicle - Explosive Ordinance Disposals 1. The Department is using this Request for Information (RFI) to help inform the development of its strategy in procurement and support of Remote Controlled Explosive Ordinance Disposals Vehicles. This RFI provides an opportunity for Industry to comment on the outline requirements. This RFI is not a commitment by the Department to launch a formal procurement procedure. Background 2. Defence Equipment and Support is the Ministry of Defence's Procurement Hub; managing the acquisition and through life support of equipment and services used by the Royal Navy, British Army and the Royal Air Force. 3. Specialist and Autonomous Mobility; Remote Controlled Vehicles Delivery Team (SAM RCV DT) is responsible for the procurement, in-service support and disposal of all EOD robots; ensuring that new equipment is delivered into service on time, within budget and at an affordable cost, and that in-service robots are maintained to provide capabilities to Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Search End-Users. Requirement: 4. SAM RCV DT is exploring options for the procurement of approximately 50 Medium weight Remote Controlled Vehicle in line with the follow specification: a. A pre-existing RCV for a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Procurement with only minor modifications expected b. Weighs approximately between 60-140kg c. Provision of 'Train the Trainer' maintenance and operator courses d. Through life In Service Support e. An industry day to provide and gather further information and for Questions is planned for November 2020. Details will be published on the DCO Conflicts of Interest 5. The Department is required to take appropriate measures to ensure any future competition is not distorted. Any response to this RFI must indicate whether your response, or any part thereof, is commercially sensitive but we would expect not given the nature of this RFI and the need to maintain transparency across Industry. If you consider there is any potential conflict of interest, you are requested to raise this in advance of any response to the Department. 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-Bristol: Bomb-disposal services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71243737-fdf5-4be6-836a-50a2afdeaf58 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2021 - 29 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 38820000 - Remote-control equipment - 42997300 - Industrial robots - 90523200 - Bomb-disposal services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2020 at 07:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71243737-fdf5-4be6-836a-50a2afdeaf58 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71243737-fdf5-4be6-836a-50a2afdeaf58 11th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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