---
title: "The development of a HARS system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029882"
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buyer: "DSTL"
published: "2021-03-04"
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# The development of a HARS system

Buyer: DSTL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029882

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in the United Kingdom, focused on the development of a HARS system, classified under research and development services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement method adopted was a limited award procedure without prior publication, with the contract having been awarded on 4th March 2021. The primary location for this contract is Porton Down, Salisbury, UKK1. The contract, valued at £15 million, is currently active and involves a project aimed at creating an autonomous robotic demonstrator for chemical and radiological surveys.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on advanced robotics, research and development, and defence technologies. Companies with expertise in autonomous systems and related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. The structured framework utilised by Dstl for this procurement indicates a stable demand for innovative solutions in national security, thereby providing a platform for business growth in the sectors addressing defence and security challenges.

## Notice

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

### Procurement Information

This requirement is going to be placed using an established Framework (Dstl R-cloud). The requirement also falls within the exemption in regulation 7(1)(l) allowing the authority to award the contract without a competition. Recital 55 of the Directive provides that "the importance of research and development in this specific field [of defence and security] justifies maximum flexibility in the award of contracts for research and development."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004397-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSTL |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

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

- 4 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004397-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory

## Provenance

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