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title: "Development of an autonomous robotic concept demonstrator"
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# Development of an autonomous robotic concept demonstrator

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-749ae039-9349-498d-98d9-036e73324972

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is inviting tenders for the development of an autonomous robotic concept demonstrator, aimed at conducting chemical and radiological area surveys and reconnaissance. This project falls under the Research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period starting on 1st June 2021 and concluding on 30th November 2021. The tender was awarded on 25th May 2021, with a contract value of £1,499,203. This tender was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract delivery address located in Nuneaton, Warwickshire (CV10 0TU).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and robotics sectors, particularly those specialising in autonomous systems and defence-related projects. Companies well-suited for this tender include those with expertise in research and development, technological innovation, and consultancy services in the industrial and defence fields. Collaborating with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory could enhance business capacity and open avenues for future projects in similar domains.

## Notice

Development of an autonomous robotic concept demonstrator to conduct chemical and radiological area survey and reconnaissance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c84f7f9b-d271-4670-949d-f7bfcb89ea81 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,499,203 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,499,203 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HORIBA MIRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c84f7f9b-d271-4670-949d-f7bfcb89ea81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c84f7f9b-d271-4670-949d-f7bfcb89ea81
  9th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1441142-7d7a-4d96-ae43-97195d4dfbdd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7bf97dd5-58a3-4645-bd2d-3967e66b4266
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab6950bf-4480-4c2b-9c1c-4433b6f23ae5

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