Tender

Minerva - Man Overboard Search and Detection System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER

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Tender

06 Dec 2019 at 13:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a tender for the procurement of a Man Overboard (MOB) Search and Detection System under the title "Minerva - Man Overboard Search and Detection System." This project falls within the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment category. The tender, which commenced on 6th December 2019, is currently in the active stage and will close for submissions on 8th January 2020. The delivery location for this project is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a total value of £145,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and security sectors, specifically those that specialise in unmanned air systems and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete given the focus on fostering innovation within this area. Companies capable of integrating advanced search and detection systems with unmanned technologies may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, paving the way for potential partnerships and growth within the government procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minerva - Man Overboard Search and Detection System

Notice Description

DE&S, on behalf of the MoD, are looking to procure a Man Overboard (MOB) Search and Detection system that can be integrated with a Government Furnished Asset (GFX) Unmanned Air System (UAS) and Autonomous Flight Control System to enable trials of the MINERVA Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD). The MOB Search and Detection System will be procured under tender 700031346. 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: Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c3613e-c3f9-49ac-b01b-461d75854fb6
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 3 Feb 2023 3-4 years
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, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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