--- title: "Armed Robotic Platoon Vehicle Hire and Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45d14cb2-7940-4147-9606-48d8be4cd8f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45d14cb2-7940-4147-9606-48d8be4cd8f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45d14cb2-7940-4147-9606-48d8be4cd8f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45d14cb2-7940-4147-9606-48d8be4cd8f4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)" published: "2020-09-13" --- # Armed Robotic Platoon Vehicle Hire and Support Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45d14cb2-7940-4147-9606-48d8be4cd8f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45d14cb2-7940-4147-9606-48d8be4cd8f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45d14cb2-7940-4147-9606-48d8be4cd8f4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently conducting a tender process for the hire and support of an Armed Robotic Platoon Vehicle. This procurement falls under the specialist vehicles category and is intended for use in both urban and rural environments. Interested suppliers must respond to the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire by 19th October 2020, with the contract expected to be awarded by the end of December 2020. The total contract value is £550,000, and the contract period will commence on 4th January 2021, concluding on 31st March 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced robotics and military support services. Companies that provide technological solutions for defence, particularly those involved in the design and supply of surveillance systems or military vehicles, would be well-suited to compete in this process. The selective procurement method allows for a focused selection of suppliers that can meet the stringent requirements set by the Ministry of Defence, enabling potential contractors to grow their business through specialised service provision in the defence sector. ## Notice Dstl intends to hire a Robotic Platoon Vehicle (RPV) with accompanying technical support and training, which is capable of being armed with a medium or heavy machine gun and has a Surveillance, Target Acquisition (STA) system capable of detecting a human up to 2km away in all light conditions. Dstl expects the RPV to be able to operate within a dismounted Infantry Section/Platoon and is able to traverse terrain associated with Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) in both the Urban and Rural environments. Suppliers should submit their interest via the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) linked below, prior to the stated deadline. An Invitation To Tender will follow to successful parties, with an aim to place a contract by the end of December 2020. The DPQQ will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis - a pass will be awarded based on satisfactory responses to the questions within the PQQ. The Authority reserves the right to query or eliminate respondees based on financial or delivery risk presented within the response. Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: Y69HDWQB37. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 19/10/2020 12:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324. 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-Fareham: Specialist vehicles.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5905081-7874-4b48-88d5-8ed1d0a4b588 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | 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, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) | | Locality | FAREHAM | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO17 6AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham | | Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles ## Release History - 13 Sep 2020 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5905081-7874-4b48-88d5-8ed1d0a4b588 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5905081-7874-4b48-88d5-8ed1d0a4b588 13th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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