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Minerva - Man Overboard Search and Detection System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER

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03 Feb 2020 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, acting on behalf of the UK government, has recently completed a procurement process for a Man Overboard Search and Detection System, titled "Minerva - Man Overboard Search and Detection System." This procurement falls under the category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment, with a total contract value of £120,696. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, and the submission deadline for interested suppliers was 29 January 2020. The resulting contract period runs from 3 February 2020 to 31 March 2021, covering delivery locations in the British Overseas Territories, the United Kingdom, and other regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in defence and security solutions, especially those that specialise in integrated systems and unmanned technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative approaches to search and detection systems may particularly benefit from this contract. Moreover, companies looking to expand into defence-related services and product offerings will find this opportunity aligns well with industry demands, making it suitable for those with experience in unmanned systems and security hardware integration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minerva - Man Overboard Search and Detection System

Notice Description

DE&S, on behalf of the MoD, are looking to procure a Man Overboard (MOB) Search and Detection system that can be integrated with a Government Furnished Asset (GFX) Unmanned Air System (UAS) and Autonomous Flight Control System to enable trials of the MINERVA Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD). The MOB Search and Detection System will be procured under tender 700031346. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629e136f-545a-45f5-9455-455f5d263117
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,696 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,696 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANCK AEROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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