Planning

Request for Information - UK Drone Services and Solutions

CONNECT PLACES CATAPULT

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Planning

03 Mar 2021 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Connect Places Catapult is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information - UK Drone Services and Solutions," which aims to explore solutions that facilitate the adoption of drone technology across various sectors in the UK. This initiative is part of the Drone Pathfinder Catalyst programme, collaboratively supported by the Department for Transport, the Civil Aviation Authority, and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Interested parties must express their interest by the engagement end date of 23 March 2021, with proposals due by 12.00 noon on the same day. The procurement falls within the transport services industry, especially focusing on Unmanned Aerial Systems, and is intended to promote a safe operating environment for these technologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in drone technology, transport services, and related sectors to showcase their capabilities and contribute to transformative projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on generating wider economic and social benefits through drone adoption. By engaging with this procurement process, businesses can position themselves as key players in an evolving market that seeks to leverage drone solutions for various applications, ranging from logistics to environmental monitoring.

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Notice Title

Request for Information - UK Drone Services and Solutions

Notice Description

This RFI is associated with the Drone Pathfinder Catalyst programme, led by CPC in collaboration with the Department for Transport (DfT), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This programme is focussed on solutions that will generate a safe operating environment, reduce the barriers to entry, and ultimately, facilitate increasing adoption and use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones) across the UK for economic, social, and environmental benefit. There is a wide consensus that drone technology and services will be impactful, disrupting many industrial sectors. We are seeking to deliver a series of demonstrations to showcase capabilities with current and emerging drone technologies and solutions. The objective is that the demonstrations will result in adoption by the industry segments to realise the potential benefits. Additional information: Please click on link below and express an interest on the project and than you will be able to download the RFI documents. https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Your proposal shoul also be uploaded to this site by the closing date of 23/03/2021 at 12.00 noon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24d412e2-5704-4e9c-ad7f-e2ecbbae1baa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0940b860-d891-45d8-93b1-d3dc75614ce9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 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
CONNECT PLACES 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

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