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Logistic Drone Swarm Experimentation

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Mar 2021 at 16:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Logistic Drone Swarm Experimentation" contract is led by the Ministry of Defence, situated in London, England. This tender falls within the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and it has reached the award stage. The contract has a value of £625,000 and commenced on 17 March 2021, with a completion date set for 31 July 2021. The tender period concluded on 15 March 2021, and the contract was awarded on 16 March 2021 to Blue Bear Systems Research Ltd, an SME based in Bedfordshire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in innovative software solutions, particularly those specialising in drone technologies and autonomous systems. Companies with capabilities in edge processing and UAV integration would find this project particularly suitable, as the Ministry of Defence seeks advanced solutions for military applications. The tender is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach in the defence sector through collaboration on cutting-edge technology initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Logistic Drone Swarm Experimentation

Notice Description

This contract sees leading edge experimentation with BBSR to integrate their edge processing swarming software architecture onto Royal Marine experimental UAVs being employed as modular air vehicles for Find, Lift, Protect and Strike missions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1422c901-b0aa-42a0-b6b9-a42ada31daa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c77766-b9d9-4561-9c75-24a6efc11a35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 4DW
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE BEAR SYSTEMS RESEARCH

Further Information

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