Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority - Fire Firefighting Robot VEAT Notice

Kent Fire and Rescue Service · awarded 2 September 2024 · delivered in England

£120k Award value £120,000
1 Supplier Recorded as a small or medium-sized business
12 Sep 2029 Runs until from 16 Sep 2024

Who

BuyerKent Fire and Rescue Service Maidstone
Supplier ICP NewTech
Categorygoods
ClassificationIndustrial robots CPV 42997300
Notice published2 September 2024

What it is for

The Authority has a requirement for an uncrewed ground-based vehicle (UGV) with firefighting capability. Following the development of smaller UGV's significant market analysis has been undertaken to identify UGVs and their associated suppliers that fit this requirement. Three such products exist on the marketplace: • The Avenger supplied by ICP NewTech • The Rhyno supplied by Angloco. (Distributor for Shark Robotics) • The Rosenbaurer Technical Equipment (RTE) supplied by Rosenbauer. Supplier engagement has been undertaken with all three suppliers to understand their product and suitability for inclusion within KFRS. During supplier engagement sessions Rosenbauer indicated that they had already moved into a partnership trial with another Fire and Rescue Service and as such felt that they would not be willing to supply to KFRS with the RTE at this juncture. An assessment of the capabilities verses KFRS requirements has been undertaken (the RTE from Rosenbauer was included for completeness and reference) and is attached to this SSP. The Avenger from ICP NewTech scored the highest in this assessment and is therefore proposed to be the sole supplier of this capability. Following the initial supplier engagement events the Authority assessed the skills and competency of ICP NewTech to understand their capabilities. The outcomes of this engagement are described below: ICP NewTech demonstrated they can meet the Authorities qualification requirement of: Proven experience: a track record of successful delivery of numerous UGVs in many different countries and within the UK. These have been primarily in the field mitigation on improvised explosive devices and the disposal and rendering safe of conventional munitions. Expertise: demonstrated expertise the field of robotics…

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