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title: "RCSP Hull"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5cdd688b-bdab-4197-ac34-83f37ea41f82"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-03-10"
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# RCSP Hull

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cdd688b-bdab-4197-ac34-83f37ea41f82

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a boat hull for a proof of concept demonstration involving remote controlled vehicles. The tender titled "RCSP Hull" falls under the industry category of Amphibious crafts and ships. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on March 31st, 2023, and a contract period starting on April 21st, 2023, and ending on September 30th, 2023. The tender is open to businesses in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying amphibious crafts and ships to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the suitability preference for SMEs. The Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation is overseeing the open procurement process, providing an opportunity for businesses to engage in this goods procurement category.

## Notice

Dstl is seeking to procure a proven COTS or modified COTS boat hull to deliver a proof of concept (POC) that demonstrates how, by using remote controlled vehicles; an underwater remote operated vehicle (ROV) and a RCSP, UXO can be safely and efficiently recovered from the seabed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21955fad-0b12-4fae-aa35-eb4cc43ddce6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35511400 - Amphibious crafts and ships

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2023 at 08:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21955fad-0b12-4fae-aa35-eb4cc43ddce6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21955fad-0b12-4fae-aa35-eb4cc43ddce6
  10th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fd029a6-9c32-4ffd-8df4-f9ba1ba36d52
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fac3a59-e6ed-4d0f-acd1-f66443e1c01a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e14ab88-ffcc-4d6c-9083-64fe31492a47
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e23784f4-d13f-43fe-9143-9a4a15d3d006
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- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55917
  Defence Sourcing Portal Opportunity notice

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