Tender

Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Service Providers (UTMSPs)

TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT

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Tender

17 Sep 2018 at 15:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Transport Systems Catapult is undertaking a tender for the "Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Service Providers (UTMSPs)" project, which falls under the aerial and related services category. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 28 September 2018. The contract period is expected to run from 10 October 2018 to 12 April 2019, with a budget ranging between £20,000 and £75,000. The project aims to develop consultancy services and systems integral to the UTM architecture, located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in UAS consultancy, technical testing, analysis, and research services. Companies with expertise in designing and developing aviation-related systems are encouraged to participate, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the burgeoning field of unmanned aircraft management. The open procurement method indicates a commitment to inclusivity, allowing a broad range of suppliers to submit proposals and potentially collaborate on this innovative project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Service Providers (UTMSPs)

Notice Description

EACH UTMSP WILL PROVIDE CONSULTANCY AND KNOW HOW TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UTM ARCHITECTURE AND THE CORRESPONDING MESSAGING AND DATA-EXCHANGE MECHANISMS, AND WORK TOWARDS DELIVERING A SIMULATION OF A MULTI-UTMSP OPERATING ENVIRONMENT. THE APPOINTED PARTY WILL: - DEVELOP BASELINE UAS MODELS CAPABLE OF INTEGRATING INTO THE UTM ARCHITECTURE. - DELIVER ITERATIONS OF ITS SYSTEM TEST-HARNESS THAT IS REFLECTIVE OF THE EXISTING USE-CASES AND SCENARIOS. - PROVIDE A VISUALISATION TOOL (AN EXISTING SYSTEM USED) TO SHOW THE DATA-EXCHANGE OF MANNED AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS WITH UNMANNED AIR TRAFFIC. - PROVIDE A MEANS OF DEPLOYING THE RELEVANT SYSTEMS IN THE SIMULATION WITH RESPECT TO EACH OF THE DEFINED USE-CASES. - WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO PRODUCE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION, PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485f1942-77eb-4087-b3d7-07f16eda1e36
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2018 - 12 Apr 2019 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
TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT
Contact Name
Lauren McDonald
Contact Email
procurement@ts.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
01908 359999

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

Further Information

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