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UASHLC - Novel Power Supply

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Nov 2023 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the development of novel power supply technologies in the military research and technology sector. The tender, titled "UASHLC - Novel Power Supply," was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £250,000, with a contract period starting on November 14, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The procurement stage is in the award phase, and the tender deadline was on October 6, 2023. The project will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

Businesses in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in military research and technology, can benefit from participating in this tender opportunity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the procurement process is designed to involve such entities. The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buying organisation, aims to fund the development of innovative power technologies to enhance unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms. Companies like BLUE BEAR SYSTEMS RESEARCH LTD have secured the contract, indicating successful participation for large-scale enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UASHLC - Novel Power Supply

Notice Description

This tasking is focused on product development of power supply technologies that can improve the capability of UAS platforms, these could include but are not exclusive to extended range/endurance, maintenance burden reduction, reduced mass (payload increase). This tasking is expected to fund short term development & acceleration of novel power technologies that can produce a physical on site demonstration of said improvement/capability within the FY 2023-24 with authority attendance. The tasking is platform agnostic for the purpose of de-risking and accelerating novel power-plant technologies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51b14a88-a29f-4a5a-9cbc-17d448a4a11e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a8458a-3b07-418d-ae45-006c07cc8d66
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE BEAR SYSTEMS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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