Tender

Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM

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Tender

09 Jul 2017 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team is currently engaged in a selective procurement process for the contract titled "Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR". This contract, falling under the evaluation consultancy services industry category, has a total value of £2,000,000 and is set to commence on 1 September 2017, concluding on 31 August 2019. The tender period will close on 4 August 2017. The primary location for performance of this contract will be the United States, specifically with important activities based in Poway, San Diego.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to crucial engineering and safety auditing processes within the defence sector. Businesses with expertise in evaluation consultancy and compliance auditing, particularly those proficient in safety and airworthiness standards, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could allow firms to expand their footprint in the defence industry while enhancing their service offerings in related fields.

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Notice Title

Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR

Notice Description

The Contractor shall conduct audits, provide report findings and aid understanding of safety and airworthiness requirements to enable the UAST to assess compliance to certification and design standards. Main place of performance shall be in the US.The support shall normally be in the form of attendance at key Software and Safety meetings in Poway, San Diego, US, review of UAST and Contractor documentation and independent audit of their development processes. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Evaluation consultancy services.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08124f55-cb7b-4fb3-8c73-3601bd19b714
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8163dd-7067-4fe0-8f46-5decb34600d9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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