Planning

Industry Call - Augmented Reality For Maritime Navigation and Situational Awareness Enhancement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

08 Jan 2021 at 11:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Navy is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the project titled "Industry Call - Augmented Reality For Maritime Navigation and Situational Awareness Enhancement." This initiative is set to take place in Portsmouth, England, under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence. Interested parties must engage by the deadline of 29 January 2021, to provide insights into Augmented Reality (AR) systems that can enhance bridge activity and navigation operations. The procurement process is initiated via a tender, effectively aiming to inform future competitive procurement activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those with innovative AR solutions to support maritime navigation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Royal Navy seeks high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) solutions. Participating firms will gain valuable feedback through equipment demonstrations, allowing them to adapt their offerings to meet the specific needs of the Royal Navy while enhancing their market potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Industry Call - Augmented Reality For Maritime Navigation and Situational Awareness Enhancement

Notice Description

The Royal Navy (RN) is aware of the exciting potential of Augmented Reality (AR) systems in support of many areas of its activity. This Industry Call relates specifically to the use of AR in support of bridge activity and navigation operations. The RN seeks to enhance its understanding of AR systems and their ability to afford the Officer of the Watch, and other bridge watchkeepers, greater access to multiple information sources with the aim to increase their capability and contribute to risk reduction. The systems need to be sufficiently robust and unobtrusive to fit within the busy bridge environment. For Industry Partners with proposed solutions at a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL 7+ see Annex B) the RN would like to offer the opportunity for an equipment demonstration onboard an alongside RN platform in Q1 21. Industry will be required to self-fund all aspects of this opportunity. This Industry Call is not a bidding opportunity; the purpose of this demonstration is to inform the RN of the landscape of applicable bridge AR, and any subsequent procurement activity would be conducted competitively. This opportunity will not just improve the RN's understanding of AR systems, but should represent a benefit to Industry as a forum where equipment is placed into the hands of the user allowing Industry Partners to gain feedback from that audience. It is anticipated that proposed solutions may include, but are not limited to, features such as: chart overlays; landmark and vessel identification; pilotage support; multiple-display monitoring and data / video feed access such as that from flight deck cameras. Such features will deliver increased situational awareness and improved decision-making ability to the watchkeeper who is mobile across the bridge environment. The RN is also interested in potential solutions for weapons direction. For the demonstration, the equipment solution should ideally be stand alone, i.e. without connection to ship's systems. Proposals requiring feeds from ship's systems will be assessed on a case by case basis. See RFI for details on how to apply

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e76a58-9362-43b0-bac0-fd0d19880d75
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8DY
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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