Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4f-771d-7012-a42e-4608af84148f/armed-robotic-platoon-vehicle-hire-and-support closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Armed Robotic Platoon Vehicle Hire and Support [Ministry of Defence, DSTL, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence-dstl-defence-science-technology-laboratory-dstl) Estimated value £550,000 Published 13 Sept 2020 Deadline Closed 19 Oct 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Dstl intends to hire a Robotic Platoon Vehicle (RPV) with accompanying technical support and training, which is capable of being armed with a medium or heavy machine gun and has a Surveillance, Target Acquisition (STA) system capable of detecting a human up to 2km away in all light conditions. Dstl expects the RPV to be able to operate within a dismounted Infantry Section/Platoon and is able to traverse terrain associated with Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) in both the Urban and Rural environments. Suppliers should submit their interest via the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) linked below, prior to the stated deadline. An Invitation To Tender will follow to successful parties, with an aim to place a contract by the end of December 2020. The DPQQ will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis - a pass will be awarded based on satisfactory responses to the questions within the PQQ. The Authority reserves the right to query or eliminate respondees based on financial or delivery risk presented within the response. Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on [contracts.mod.uk/delta](https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta). You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: Y69HDWQB37. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 19/10/2020 12:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - or call 0800 282 324. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: [contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html](http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier) and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Fareham: Specialist vehicles.'. Read full description ## CPV classification Specialist vehicles Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/45d14cb2-7940-4147-9606-48d8be4cd8f4) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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