Award

Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP)

TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT

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Award

07 Nov 2018 at 11:38

Tender

08 Oct 2018 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Transport Systems Catapult is seeking consultancy services for the development of an Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). This procurement, classified under Aerial and related services, involves the delivery of a simulation and supporting documentation for UTM architecture. The tender period concluded on 15 October 2018, and the contract has a value of £50,000, with a minimum value of £20,000. The contract period runs from 29 October 2018 to 12 April 2019, and this open procurement process is designed to engage businesses that can provide the necessary expertise.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in technical consultancy and research services, particularly those that specialise in air traffic management and simulation technologies. Businesses with experience in developing technical documentation, data exchange mechanisms, and aviation consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this project, advancing their growth by collaborating with a leading public organisation in a niche market.

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Notice Title

Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP)

Notice Description

THE ANSP WILL PROVIDE CONSULTANCY AND KNOW HOW TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UTM ARCHITECTURE AND THE CORRESPONDING MESSAGING AND DATA-EXCHANGE MECHANISMS, AND WORK TOWARDS DELIVERING A SIMULATION OF A MULTI-UTMSP OPERATING ENVIRONMENT. THE APPOINTED PARTY WILL WORK : - ON DELIVERY OF ITERATIONS OF ITS SYSTEM TEST-HARNESS THAT IS REFLECTIVE OF THE EXISTING USE-CASES AND SCENARIOS. - TO PROVIDE A VISUALISATION TOOL (AN EXISTING SYSTEM USED) TO SHOW THE DATA-EXCHANGE OF MANNED AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS WITH UNMANNED AIR TRAFFIC. - WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO PRODUCE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION, PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18df3244-c240-41c1-be53-9c661ac63cc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a048ff96-f6c1-491a-9295-dea2ad0c3f5f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

60440000 - Aerial and related services

63730000 - Support services for air transport

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2018 - 12 Apr 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1BP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATS (SERVICES

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