---
title: "Project Theseus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a7cb"
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# Project Theseus

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a7cb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently managing an active procurement process titled "Project Theseus," focusing on administration, defence, and social security services within the UK. This selective tender, which employs a restricted procurement method, is aimed at establishing a framework agreement for experimentation tasks in the field of Autonomous Logistics. The tender period is set to conclude on 19th May 2021, while the overall contract period extends until 31st March 2022. The total value of the contract is £12,500,000, with competitive processes planned for the various taskings allocated within the framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services, research and development, and consultancy in autonomous logistics or related fields. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and a strong capability in managing complex logistics tasks are particularly well-suited to compete. With the framework allowing for up to 999 participants and a focus on competitive tasking processes, organisations that successfully navigate the pre-qualification and invitation to tender phases could establish fruitful partnerships and contribute to the advancement of technology within defence operations.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for experimentation tasking(s) in the field of Autonomous Logistics. Framework tasking can range in scope and scale to small-scale procurement or funded demonstrations, to financial contributions towards development of a complete technological solution to Project Theseus. Quantity or scope: The Theseus Framework will be established to provide conduit for numerous experimentation taskings in field of Autonomous Logistics. The tasks, or lots, will be operating concurrently, with range of activities from small scale procurement or funded demonstrations, to large scale contributions towards development of a complete Theseus solution.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Quantity or scope: Framework Agreement will deliver competitive taskings to participants. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008282-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008282-2021

## Provenance

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