Tender

Drones Pathfinder Catalyst Public Engagement

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

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Tender

11 Mar 2021 at 16:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Connected Places Catapult is inviting tenders for the "Drones Pathfinder Catalyst Public Engagement" project, part of a Department for Transport initiative aimed at promoting the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems across the UK economy. This procurement, classified under air transport services, is currently in the active tender stage and will close on 31 March 2021 at 13:00 (BST). The contract period is set to commence on 20 April 2021 and run until 31 January 2022, with a total budget of £160,000. Interested parties are required to register online to express their interest and access relevant documentation for the tender process.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are engaged in the air transport sector or support services for air transport. By participating in this tender, businesses can potentially expand their operations into innovative drone technologies and public engagement initiatives, contributing to the successful adoption of this emerging technology. Companies that possess expertise in public engagement strategies and drone applications are encouraged to consider this as a significant opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drones Pathfinder Catalyst Public Engagement

Notice Description

CPC is leading on the delivery of the Department for Transport funded Drones Pathfinder Catalyst project, a 16-month programme to boost development and use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones) across the UK economy. A key aim of the programme is to engage with the UK public to understand how to maximise acceptance of the new technology to lead to successful adoption of drones across different markets. To apply please register at website below if not already registered and express an interest in this project to download the documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Additional information: To apply please register at website below if not already registered and express an interest in this project to download the documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b47366c0-9820-4a54-84c4-2ea1498d3f32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d2cf18-4a11-485f-b999-581c4ebe8d84
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

63730000 - Support services for air transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 6-12 months
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
CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT
Contact Name
Raj Ragiwala
Contact Email
raj.ragiwala@cp.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908359999

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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