Award

Drone Demonstration and Development Project

MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 17 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2020 at 11:39

TenderAmendment

15 Aug 2019 at 13:57

TenderAmendment

14 Aug 2019 at 10:04

TenderAmendment

09 Aug 2019 at 13:48

TenderAmendment

09 Aug 2019 at 11:31

TenderAmendment

06 Aug 2019 at 11:27

TenderAmendment

02 Aug 2019 at 13:41

TenderAmendment

26 Jul 2019 at 15:44

TenderAmendment

26 Jul 2019 at 13:44

TenderAmendment

19 Jul 2019 at 13:02

TenderAmendment

17 Jul 2019 at 12:07

TenderAmendment

17 Jul 2019 at 10:07

TenderAmendment

15 Jul 2019 at 15:11

TenderAmendment

15 Jul 2019 at 10:03

TenderAmendment

11 Jul 2019 at 12:58

TenderAmendment

08 Jul 2019 at 16:28

Tender

08 Jul 2019 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency is seeking procurement for a contract titled "Drone Demonstration and Development Project," which falls under the category of unmanned aerial vehicles (CPV code 35613000). This project aims to enhance aerial surveillance capabilities using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), ultimately improving the efficiency of operations while minimising risks to personnel. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to participate. The tender was published on 8th July 2019, with the submission deadline set for 19th August 2019, and the contract duration commencing from 1st September 2019 to 31st March 2021, based in South West England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the UAV technology sector or service providers focused on aerial surveillance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to compete, allowing for innovation and diverse solutions in the proposal submissions. Companies looking to expand their operations in the public sector or those with experience in defence and surveillance contracts will find this procurement process especially relevant.

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Notice Title

Drone Demonstration and Development Project

Notice Description

The procurement of a drone demonstration and development contract will enable the MCA to assess the potential use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to enhance the current and future aerial surveillance capability. It will seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of MCA operations whilst reducing the risk to MCA personnel. For further details on the requirement and instructions on how to apply, please see the Invitation to Tender: Drones document listed in the Other Information section below.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e191abbe-c740-462b-aa7f-ee89259880ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713d488e-6c55-4293-9a10-9759a2191dad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2019 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aviationpmo@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELBIT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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