Tender

Minerva - Autonomous Flight

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER

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Tender

06 Dec 2019 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking suppliers for the "Minerva - Autonomous Flight" project, which involves the procurement of an Autonomous Flight Control System designed for integration with a Government Furnished Asset Unmanned Air System (UAS) and a Man Overboard Detection system. This tender, which falls under the category of Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment, is at the active tender stage and is being conducted using an open procurement method. The tender period will close on 8th January 2020, with contracts anticipated to commence on 3rd February 2020 and run until 3rd March 2023. The total contract value is estimated at £145,000, with delivery targeted in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in defence and security services, particularly those with expertise in unmanned systems and advanced flight control technologies. Businesses that can develop or integrate intelligent detection systems would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project can not only provide direct procurement opportunities but also pave the way for collaborations and further projects within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minerva - Autonomous Flight

Notice Description

Procurement of an Autonomous Flight Control System that can be integrated with a Government Furnished Asset (GFX) Unmanned Air System (UAS) and a Man Overboard (MOB) Detection system to enable trails of the MINERVA Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD). The Man Overboard (MOB) Detection system will be procured under a different tender. 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/02613125-a70d-47a8-bf04-bca5e11f984e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 3 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, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
destech-r-gnss@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067931178

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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