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The Assessment of C-sUAS (Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System; Drone) Cyber Effector Systems by the UK MoD Rapid Innovation Cell (RIC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS)

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17 Dec 2020 at 12:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the ISTAR Joint Sensor and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), has issued a tender titled "The Assessment of C-sUAS (Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System; Drone) Cyber Effector Systems" to evaluate mature C-sUAS capabilities. This procurement falls under the services category and addresses the growing risks associated with small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) in the UK and abroad. The tender was published on 17th December 2020, with a submission deadline of 25th January 2021. The evaluation process will include a series of test cycles focusing on systems that conform to UK MoD standards, with assessments taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and unmanned systems technologies. Companies that develop mature C-sUAS Cyber Effector products, particularly those with capabilities to manipulate or disrupt drone operations without using jamming, would be especially well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is open and aims to enhance capability within the Defence sector, ultimately fostering business growth through increased collaboration and innovation in this field.

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Notice Title

The Assessment of C-sUAS (Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System; Drone) Cyber Effector Systems by the UK MoD Rapid Innovation Cell (RIC)

Notice Description

The misuse of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) represents a significant and growing risk to operations and day-to-day Defence activity both in the UK and overseas. The Rapid Innovation Cell (RIC), endorsed by the Military Capability Board, has been established as part of the UAS Capability Development Centre (UASCDC) to test and evaluate (T&E) mature C-sUAS capabilities and generate a managed Defence database of available capabilities. Through a regular programme of T&E events, the RIC will establish the efficacy of commercially available capabilities. It will also increase broader awareness of the C-sUAS market and support a more agile method of delivering capability to the front line. To prevent capability gaps and ensure interoperability, it is intended that Defence C-sUAS systems will use the 'SAPIENT' open architecture. This will also ensure that our systems can evolve at the component level enabling the spiral development of capability. RIC Test Cycle #2 The RIC has established a series of Test Cycles. Each Test Cycle will focus on a particular subset of C-sUAS systems. Test Cycles are scheduled for every six months, nominally in the spring and autumn of each year. Suppliers of mature C-sUAS Cyber Effector products are invited to apply to have their product's performance assessed by the RIC. To apply you must complete an online questionnaire for your product. The product questionnaire will be available from 11:00am Monday 14th December, 2020, and responses must be fully completed and submitted by 11:00am Monday 25th January, 2021. Please complete a separate product questionnaire for each product that you wish to put forward for assessment. Test Cycle #2, will focus on mature C-sUAS Cyber Effectors. Your product must have an interface that conforms to the UK MoD C-sUAS ICD, version 1.1 available on the UK C-sUAS Defence Portal. Your product must be capable of conducting cyber effects against one or more drone protocols. It must not apply a jamming waveform or any other effect type but will provide alternative ways to manipulate, disrupt, deny, degrade, or destruct Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), inhibiting them from completing their mission by accessing their controllers, computers, information or communications systems, networks, or any other UAS resident information remotely. 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: Sensors.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02400894-4856-4219-84e5-54c20280f86f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2021 - 25 Jan 2021 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS)
Contact Name
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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