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title: "Project STARTER - The MOD wishes to procure an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Remote Controlled Vehicle (EOD RCV) and support."
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# Project STARTER - The MOD wishes to procure an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Remote Controlled Vehicle (EOD RCV) and support.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7487030-4826-4f4d-b63c-2bdb20d1f501

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Land Equipment, Special Projects SCM (SPSCM) is currently managing the public procurement for Project STARTER, which involves the acquisition of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Remote Controlled Vehicle (EOD RCV). This project is categorised under security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment, with a total estimated value of £80 million. The tender period concluded on 9th August 2017, and the contract is set to run until 31st July 2027. The contract will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced robotics and defence technology, particularly those that can demonstrate capabilities in developing robust and deployable solutions. Suppliers that possess experience in manufacturing EOD equipment, as well as those able to meet stringent operational requirements and compatibility with existing military vehicles, are well-positioned to compete effectively in this space. With a minimum contract value of £30 million, this project is likely to attract both large suppliers and SMEs with relevant expertise.

## Notice

The requirement is for project STARTER, a Category C project to procure a new Explosive Ordnance Disposal Remote Controlled Vehicle (EOD RCV) for use by the MoD on Contingent Operations. STARTER will be a medium to large RCV. The project successfully passed Main Gate in May 2017. The endorsed Single Statement of User Need (SSUN) is: 'The user requires a deployable, robust capability to enable the remote location, diagnosis and render safe of Explosive Ordnance on all deployed operations, at ALL SCALES OF EFFORT'. STARTER is required to enable an EOD team to conduct remote explosive ordnance reconnaissance, manipulation and neutralisation. It is required to operate above ground, underground (in a limited role) or within buildings and may suffer temporary immersion in water during operation. It is required to operate with all current and expected in-service EOD weapons and ancillaries in order to enable the defeat of a wide range of current and expected future EOD targets and threats, including vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The operator burden, both physical and cognitive, must allow operation by a single person without reliance upon a dedicated command and control vehicle, the EOD RCV will also be required to FIT INTO EXISTING VEHICLES the intention is for MASTIFF III and PINZGAUER however the Authority retains the right to amend the type of vehicles. 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: Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fddcdb6f-2e97-4590-aef0-c3f5597f0f5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,307,596 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARRIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2017 at 06:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fddcdb6f-2e97-4590-aef0-c3f5597f0f5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fddcdb6f-2e97-4590-aef0-c3f5597f0f5a
  20th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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