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Drone Demonstration and Development Project

MATITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY

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16 May 2020 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) conducted a public procurement tender for the "Drone Demonstration and Development Project," which aims to enhance aerial surveillance capabilities. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and is now complete, with a contract value of £990,000 for aviation test software development services. The contract period commenced on 2nd December 2019 and concluded on 7th January 2021. The tender ended on 17th September 2019, and delivery is applicable across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the aviation sector, particularly those specialising in drone technology, software development, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find suitable opportunities here, as the procurement allowed for their participation. Companies with expertise in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing risks through innovative aerial solutions would be particularly well-positioned to take advantage of future opportunities from the MCA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drone Demonstration and Development Project

Notice Description

The procurement of a drone demonstration and development contract will enable the MCA to assess the potential use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to augment current and future aerial surveillance capability by reducing, enhancing or replacing existing delivery methods. It will seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of MCA operations whilst reducing the risk to MCA personnel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29553651-287d-4194-9575-9e3f955c3496
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ddb231-e94e-4639-b8ca-d5ae8644f634
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212132 - Aviation test software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2019 - 7 Jan 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
MATITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELBIT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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