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Minerva - Integration and Facilitation

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER

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28 Feb 2020 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Minerva - Integration and Facilitation" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence located in Bristol, UK. This initiative falls under the military research and technology industry category and involves a contract valued at £290,000. The tender is in the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 9 March 2020 and conclude on 31 October 2021. The procurement was carried out as a Negotiated procedure without Prior Publication, specifically due to Malloy Aeronautics Ltd's exclusive rights as the original equipment manufacturer. The tender period ended on 24 February 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and technology services, particularly those with expertise in autonomous systems and unmanned air operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from this contract, fostering growth by collaborating with or competing for similar contracts in the defence sector. Companies that specialise in integration and testing services, as well as those that can demonstrate innovative solutions in maritime environments, would be particularly well-suited to engage in future opportunities arising from this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minerva - Integration and Facilitation

Notice Description

The UK MOD is undertaking research and development of an autonomous man overboard recovery system to reduce risk of life in hazardous maritime environments. As part of the development of the system the UK MOD intends to contract Malloy Aeronautics Ltd to undertake integration and test facilitation activities on an Authority-owned Malloy TRV-80 Unmanned Air System. This procurement will be conducted as a Negotiated procedure without Prior Publication under PCR 2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) due to Malloy Aeronautic Ltd's exclusive rights as the original equipment manufacturer. The Authority does not commit itself to any future single source purchases based on the results of this procurement. 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: Military Research & Technology.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aedcea58-b0fc-446e-808a-79167d3a179d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf548504-160a-4b4e-a372-02a1f083e52e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2020 - 31 Oct 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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MALLOY AERONAUTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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