Tender

Project GEOTONIC

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER

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Tender

23 Dec 2019 at 10:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Rapid Capabilities Office, located in Walter's Ash, is currently conducting a tender identified as "Project GEOTONIC" for the procurement of unmanned aerial vehicles with a budget of £300,000. The contract aims to develop an Aircraft Crash Scene Mapping Solution, and the procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 24 January 2020. A technical demonstration of the proposed solutions is scheduled for 26 February 2020, before contract commencement on 31 March 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in unmanned aerial technologies, particularly those able to produce high-resolution aerial sensors and mapping solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to aerial mapping and unmanned systems may find this contract particularly suitable, as the authority encourages competitive proposals from capable suppliers to demonstrate their products effectively in the upcoming technical demonstration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project GEOTONIC

Notice Description

The Rapid Capabilities Office is inviting expressions of interest in respect of a proposed contract to demonstrate a credible route for operational capability of an Aircraft Crash Scene Mapping Solution, with an option to purchase a strictly limited number of additional units subject to further internal demand. The Authority considers that there is a need for an unmanned aerial solution with a sensor capable of producing an orthorectified image of a crash scene with a high resolution to allow all parts of the scene to be mapped correctly. The Supplier will be required to demonstrate the capability of their proposed solution in a technical demonstration to be held on February 26th 2020. The proposed solution should include the aerial platform, sensor payload and ground control station. 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-Walter's Ash: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e04bed85-39f7-4c9f-b9a1-067c04531db8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ec6ee0-7cb5-4eff-bf15-8fcda44dca3f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 3-4 years
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.holdcroft100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+4403067988087

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTER'S ASH
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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