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Autonomous CB sensing with UAV platforms

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Autonomous CB sensing with UAV platforms". This project falls under the industry category of research services and involves developing a multi-vehicle autonomous system for source-term estimation and real-time hazard mapping. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for this project ranges from 8th February 2023 to 31st July 2023. The project was awarded to Loughborough University, with a contract value of £119,417 GBP.

This procurement opportunity with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory offers business growth prospects in the field of research services. Companies with expertise in developing autonomous systems and hazard mapping technology could find this tender particularly relevant. The project scope requires the capability to work on sophisticated environments and UAV platforms, making it suitable for organisations with advanced research capabilities in these areas.

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Notice Title

Autonomous CB sensing with UAV platforms

Notice Description

Develop and demonstrate a multi-vehicle autonomous system capable of source-term estimation and real-time hazard mapping in complex environments. Investigate (and quantify) the impact that a UAV platform has on the concentrations observable by an on-board chemical sensor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a030bf0-3601-43d5-a728-fdaf415def08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2110e5db-3704-491e-b581-45c253cca919
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,417 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,417 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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