This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

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.

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