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title: "Title missing - see contract for details."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a78b"
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published: "2023-02-22"
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# Title missing - see contract for details.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a78b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts for military research and technology services to Elbit Defence Systems UK Ltd, Milrem AS, and Rheinmetall Defence UL Ltd. The procurement process involved experimentation and trials of heavy unmanned ground vehicles in a specific combat environment. The trials took place between 6th - 17th February 2023 at ATDU, Bovington, Dorset. The Ministry of Defence sought system demonstrations in areas such as mobility, control modes, and situational awareness. The procurement method used was a selective process with restrictions in place.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses in the defence industry, particularly those involved in military research and technology. Companies with expertise in developing heavy unmanned ground vehicles and related technologies are well-suited to compete. This contract underscores the Ministry of Defence's focus on enhancing its combat support and combat service support capabilities through innovative solutions provided by capable suppliers such as Elbit Defence Systems UK Ltd, Milrem AS, and Rheinmetall Defence UL Ltd.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to understand, through experimentation and trials, the utility and current performance of heavy (3T+) UGVs in a Mounted Close Combat construct, by day and night in a peer + threat environment, also including Combat Support and Combat Service Support roles. The trials will take place between 6th - 17th February 2023 at ATDU, Bovington, Dorset. Demonstrations: The Authority requires the Organisation to demonstrate their system capability within a number of topics; Mobility, SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) Characteristics, Control modes and Situational Awareness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005325-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ELBIT DEFENCE SYSTEMS; MILREM; RHEINMETALL DEFENCE UL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2023 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005325-2023

## Provenance

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