Planning

Maritime DETECT for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Feb 2021 at 15:02

Planning

14 Jan 2021 at 16:55

Planning

12 Jan 2021 at 13:18

Planning

17 Dec 2020 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the “Maritime DETECT for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV)” project. This tender aims to enhance capabilities for detecting all types of uncrewed aerial vehicles within the maritime domain. The key milestone is the engagement end date set for 12th February 2021. The procurement falls under the category of unmanned aerial vehicles, with delivery addresses in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technologies related to uncrewed aerial vehicles and maritime surveillance. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in UAV technology, maritime systems, or related fields would be well placed to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Although this request for information (RFI) is not a direct bidding opportunity, participating in the engagement process could lead to competitive procurement activities in the future.

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Notice Title

Maritime DETECT for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

Notice Description

This RFI is not a bidding opportunity but a means by which industry can provide information. Any resulting procurement activity will be conducted competitively. There is an enduring requirement to detect all classes of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles within the dynamic maritime domain. See RFI Additional information: Clarifications Log updated 14/01/2021

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19c0445f-740d-4250-b948-2b17fc6da39d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a364d4-4ed0-49cb-9948-ca6f7a624947
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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