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title: "RCSP RC&DP"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-03-23"
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# RCSP RC&DP

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86907165-0ac3-42cd-b318-64e626095c85

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for the development of a Remote Controlled Surface Platform (RCSP) for naval trials to recover explosive ordnance from the seabed. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender deadline set for 27th April 2023 and contract period from 23rd May 2023 to 31st August 2023. The opportunity falls under the industry category of offshore positioning services in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity for the RCSP prototype presents a significant business growth potential for companies specializing in goods related to naval operations and offshore services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly suited to compete in this process. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation for this procurement, emphasising the strategic importance of this project in enhancing naval capabilities.

## Notice

Dstl is developing a prototype Remote Controlled Surface Platform (RCSP) that will be used in naval trials to assist in the recovery of explosive ordnance from the seabed. The RCSP will be equipped with a lifting winch, which, in coordination with a separately controlled remotely operated vehicle (ROV), will transport ordnance to a safe area for disposal. All personnel involved in the recovery operations will be located at a safe standoff distance (>250m) aboard a crewed vessel within line of sight at all times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9accff5c-bc10-4741-bd6d-782217b778c2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 May 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| 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

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63724100 - Offshore positioning services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 07:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9accff5c-bc10-4741-bd6d-782217b778c2
- 22 Mar 2023 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9accff5c-bc10-4741-bd6d-782217b778c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9accff5c-bc10-4741-bd6d-782217b778c2
  23rd March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c36831eb-327c-4694-abc6-d06e5c9b3ec5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/286c4b4d-3fd5-489e-a9a0-0592d6bb86ec
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f127af2-f7ee-42d4-82b2-f8ca6f51b7d9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b188884-f2c3-4d7e-957f-0db0cfaccce8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4814d5f-42b9-41bb-b22c-129cf6088aa4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc21096f-06bc-4f0d-b70b-cc3f786ea6b4
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- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55993
  DSP opportunity notice

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