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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Research and Development

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2022 at 12:02

Award Notice
Tender

24 Nov 2021 at 10:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking suppliers for the procurement of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for research and development purposes, specifically aimed at enhancing capabilities in the nuclear sector. This open tender, classified under 'Unmanned aerial vehicles', was initiated on 24th November 2021, with a tender submission deadline set for 17th December 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract is expected to commence on 4th February 2022 and will run for two years, concluding on 3rd February 2024. Interested vendors are encouraged to express their interest via the University's e-tendering platform and must return completed tenders through the same system.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies, UAV production, and multi-industrial applications. Companies equipped to deliver integrated UAV solutions—including training, maintenance, and technical support—will find this contract particularly appealing. Furthermore, this initiative is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations looking to expand their market presence in sectors like aerospace, construction, and oil and gas. The versatile nature of the UAV's applications may allow for diverse entries into the contract competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Research and Development

Notice Description

The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) is one of seven high value manufacturing catapult centres promoting advanced manufacturing technologies and serving the UK supply chain, mainly in the nuclear sector. Further information about the NAMRC can be found at the following website - https://namrc.co.uk/. The NAMRC's Controls and Instrumentation Group is looking for a supplier to supply, deliver, train its staff and maintain a fully integrated, fully mounted, ready to fly, multi-purpose Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for various activities including surveying, intelligence, reconnaissance, inspection and 3D mapping within a variety of industrial and research applications. The primary role of the UAV will be for precise external inspections (and potentially internal inspections so "return home"/failsafe and the ability to navigate in enclosed spaces would be useful) thus will require high-resolution video transmission to the remote controller. As well being used in the nuclear industry, there is potential for the UAV to be used in the aerospace, construction, earthmoving an mining, marine, oil and gas (on & offshore), rail, wind, tidal, solar and biomass industries for a wide range of industrial applications such as:- * Small Modular Reactor (SMR) site assembly - civil modular concrete slab inspection; * SMR manufacturing- Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) modules inspection; * Reduction in requirement for operators working at height; * Inspection on Dismantling & Decommissioning site; * Inspection (for abnormal operation, failure, cracks & corrosion) of offshore wind farms (harsh environment high winds, rain, salt water etc.); * Saves reducing reactor power for human inspection; * Condition and security monitoring for sites left in care and maintenance; * Remote inspection of welds, e.g., on the dome of the SMR; * Assess areas with other hazards, post nuclear accident or chemical spills for example. Due to the wide variety of potential industrial applications we are looking for a relatively compact system (albeit we appreciate there is a compromise between size, payload and flight/hover times) that is quick and easy to assemble and disassemble, and that when disassembled and packed in its storage/carry case will fit into the boot of a medium sized car for easy transportation. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 17th December 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfe8679c-cdfc-423d-9c18-c6ada42af1d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe83c098-2a66-4273-98a1-7fbe4ddd6ada
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2022 - 16 May 2024 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISS GROUP LTD (ISS AEROSPACE

Further Information

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