---
title: "TACTICAL WEAPONISED UGV CAPABILITY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031917"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-02-18"
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# TACTICAL WEAPONISED UGV CAPABILITY

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031917

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "TACTICAL WEAPONISED UGV CAPABILITY" has been initiated by the Ministry of Defence, located in London, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for reconnaissance and patrol vehicles. The procurement method is classified as limited, involving a negotiated process without publication of a contract notice, in accordance with relevant UK regulations. The contract, valued at £550,000 (excluding VAT), is set to be awarded to Edgar Brothers for providing two Ghost Robotics Corporation V60 Unmanned Ground Vehicles and a 2-year warranty package. The contract was signed on February 18, 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in unmanned ground vehicles and advanced robotics. Companies that have expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-tech military equipment, along with those familiar with defence procurement processes, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this limited tendering environment. Given the exclusive nature of the award to Edgar Brothers, understanding the specific technical requirements and capabilities of the V60 UGV could give prospective suppliers an advantage in similar future bids.

## Notice

This procurement is for two Ghost Robotics Corporation V60 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) and a 2-year warranty package.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for two Ghost Robotics Corporation V60 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) and a 2-year warranty package.

### Procurement Information

UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), "The Authority", intends to award a 1-month contract with a value of PS550k (ex VAT) to Edgar Brothers for the provision of two Ghost Robotics Corporation V60 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) and a 2-year warranty package. It is considered that this contract can be awarded without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. The Ghost Robotics Corporation V60 UGV is the only weaponisable solution currently in the market able to fulfil the Authority's requirements. The system has the endurance and resilience capacity to onboard current and future systems for defence users. The V60 system can support up to 10kg payload, with a modular capability that allows a variety of existing specialist equipment to be stored and transported. The V60's underlying proprietary electronics, software stack, and control system for complex actuated systems are the only suitable platform available to the market that will effectively support stable and assured weaponisation. Edgar Brothers have a unique position with Ghost Robotics Corporation as their exclusive reseller to the UK market, and as such they have been chosen as the Supplier for this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004731-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £460,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35412400 - Reconnaissance and patrol vehicles

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004731-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/jhub-defence-innovation

## Provenance

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