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UAS Traffic Management (UTM)

TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2019 at 15:27

Tender

03 Jun 2019 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Transport Systems Catapult has conducted a procurement process for the UAS Traffic Management (UTM) project, classified under research and development services. This open procedure tender was published on 3rd June 2019, with a deadline for submissions set for 28th June 2019. The anticipated contract period begins on 14th September 2019 and concludes on 29th November 2019. The value of the contract is estimated to be £40,000, with a minimum threshold of £25,000. The delivery addresses include various territories within the UK and broader European regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on research and development, technical testing, and aerial services. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are engaged in consultancy services and support for air transport are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the procurement covers an innovative area, businesses that specialise in integrating advanced traffic management technologies and those with expertise in related consultancy could find valuable prospects to expand their operations and client base.

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Notice Title

UAS Traffic Management (UTM)

Notice Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com. Project reference DN413108

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b019136e-c053-4595-aa5e-0081ee96e10e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1754f5c2-43ab-4de7-9f35-0255d08466d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

60440000 - Aerial and related services

63730000 - Support services for air transport

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1BP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ANRA TECHNOLOGIES

GE AVIATION

NATS

SNOWFLAKE SOFTWARE

THALES

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