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The Swarm and Search Artificial Intelligence Competition Series 2021 Challenge: Capture the Flag

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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Tender

20 Nov 2020 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is initiating a public procurement process titled "The Swarm and Search Artificial Intelligence Competition Series 2021 Challenge: Capture the Flag." This tender, classified under the category of research and development services, is being conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, having been published on 20th November 2020. It includes a total estimated value of £200,000, and the deadline for submissions was 17th November 2020. The project period is set to commence on 28th February 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021.

This competition offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on innovation in artificial intelligence and autonomy, particularly in developing software and hardware solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in swarming technologies, AI research, or related consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete. Participating in this challenge could enhance their visibility in the defence contracting space, potentially leading to further business growth and collaboration with government entities.

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Notice Title

The Swarm and Search Artificial Intelligence Competition Series 2021 Challenge: Capture the Flag

Notice Description

Dstl in partnership with the US Air Force Research Laboratory is running a competitive hackathon to explore the best approaches to delivering autonomy within swarming platforms. This year's virtual competition will build on the 2019 Swarm and Search AI Challenge: Fire Hack.The goal of a hackathon is to create functioning software or hardware by the end of the event. 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-Salisbury: Research and development services and related consultancy services.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12639392-c463-4ae5-8177-b89aeb8273ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2825fdce-fce6-4449-a0af-13ee83feb5f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

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