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Minerva - Integration and Facilitation

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER

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08 May 2020 at 07:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Minerva - Integration and Facilitation," aimed at developing an autonomous man overboard recovery system for maritime safety. This contract falls under the military research and technology category and is located in South East England. The procurement is classified as a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total value of approximately £239,329. The contract period is set to commence on 15th May 2020 and extend until 31st October 2021. Although the tender has already closed as of 4th May 2020, it represents an important milestone in advancing military technology.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the engineering and technology sectors, aiming to expand their capabilities in military applications. Companies with expertise in unmanned air systems, automation, and maritime safety technologies may find this suitable for collaboration. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in similar procurement processes, as the Ministry of Defence often seeks innovative solutions from diverse suppliers to enhance operational efficiency and efficacy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minerva - Integration and Facilitation

Notice Description

The UK MOD is undertaking research and development of an autonomous man overboard recovery system to reduce risk of life in hazardous maritime environments. As part of the development of the system the UK MOD intends to contract Malloy Aeronautics Ltd to undertake integration and test facilitation activities on an Authority-owned Malloy TRV-80 Unmanned Air System. This procurement will be conducted as a Negotiated procedure without Prior Publication under PCR 2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) due to Malloy Aeronautic Ltd's exclusive rights as the original equipment manufacturer. The Authority does not commit itself to any future single source purchases based on the results of this procurement. 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-Bristol: Military Research & Technology.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1deb9039-eec7-47f5-b4b9-5ae5b8417156
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d457f3eb-a166-495f-8c1d-056100f49a69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£239,329 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,329 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 1-2 years
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, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
richard.horner905@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067931178

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MALLOY AERONAUTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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