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title: "Autonomous Man Overboard Response (AutoMOBR) Concept Demostrator - Phase 1"
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# Autonomous Man Overboard Response (AutoMOBR) Concept Demostrator - Phase 1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d94e80ad-27d6-49b0-8ae4-78ceebbee983

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Autonomous Man Overboard Response (AutoMOBR) Concept Demonstrator - Phase 1" project is led by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England. This project falls within the military research and technology industry category, with a contract value of £113,057, having been initiated as a direct procurement through a single tender action. The significant dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd January 2018 and the contract period commencing on 17th January 2018, concluding on 30th March 2018. The project has successfully been awarded to Roke Manor Research Limited, which indicates its completion status.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in military research and technology services to engage with governmental contracts, particularly those familiar with autonomous response systems. Companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in future tenders in this domain, as the procurement process supports their suitability. Such businesses may find growth potential by leveraging their innovations in technology to fulfil specific government requirements in defence and safety implementations.

## Notice

Autonomous Man Overboard responses (Auto MOBR) Concept Demonstrator - Phase 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e1b2a0-d369-4089-965e-9034944f1a92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,057 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,916 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROKE MANOR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 16:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e1b2a0-d369-4089-965e-9034944f1a92
- 7 Feb 2018 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e1b2a0-d369-4089-965e-9034944f1a92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e1b2a0-d369-4089-965e-9034944f1a92
  8th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d2bd33d-29be-4fe6-aa23-5f773dc8a5eb
  Tasking Form - Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0065d730-0aa9-446a-a53e-3f214db895e0
  Tasking Form Redacted Version 2

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