Tender

Flight Information Management System, Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management System

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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Tender

03 Oct 2022 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a supplier to design, install, and commission technical components for a Drone test and development centre in Buckinghamshire. The procurement method is a Negotiated procedure, with the tender period closing on 4th November 2022. The contract is expected to start on 9th December 2022 and end on 8th December 2025. The industry category is Air transport services.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in drone operations and flight management services to collaborate with the Satellite Applications Catapult. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the location of the project is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in drone technology and aviation services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flight Information Management System, Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management System

Notice Description

The Satellite Applications Catapult, working with the Buckinghamshire Local enterprise partnership (Bucks LEP) have invested in the development of a Drone test and development centre (DTDC) this dedicated facility comprises of a set of drone workshops and hangers, 350 metre of horizonal or vertical take off runway and four dedicated drone VTOL Drone pads, the facility is located on the Westcott Venture Park in the heart of Buckinghamshire and is planned to be operational in early 2023.The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable supplier to design, install and commission all the necessary technical components and equipment to support drone operations and flight management in a safe and controlled environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10ff8518-978d-4c39-9e33-33fe1a1985bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3daf7b9-6da8-464d-9c75-46d60978a072
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2022 - 8 Dec 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
Contact Name
Scarlet Forrest
Contact Email
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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