Tender

MINERVA Man Overboard Detection System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER

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Tender

07 Oct 2019 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating the procurement process for the MINERVA Man Overboard Detection System. This tender, published on 7th October 2019, falls under the Defence Equipment & Support category and aims to engage capabilities related to Military/Commercial Off the Shelf (MOTS/COTS) solutions. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 26th November 2019. The contract's anticipated duration starts from 6th January 2020 and extends until 31st March 2023, taking place in South West England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses looking to expand within the defence equipment sector, particularly SMEs that can provide innovative detection systems. Companies specialising in security technology, electronic systems, or related fields would be well-positioned to compete, especially those able to demonstrate readiness for defence applications. Engaging with this tender could help suppliers not only secure a valuable contract but also position themselves for future opportunities within the UK Armed Forces procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

MINERVA Man Overboard Detection System

Notice Description

Defence Equipment & Support is responsible for procuring and supporting the equipment and services for the UK's Armed Forces. The DE&S Future Capabilities Group (FCG) (Formerly Technology Office) improves delivery of Military capability through innovation and exploitation of technology. The FCG seeks to understand industry readiness and capability to provide Military /Commercial Off the Shelf (MOTS/COTS) and near off the shelf Man Overboard (MOB) Detection System. The response to this request will be used for information purposes only to scope the potential multi-year MINERVA programme. 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.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8859de6c-6cf3-4d61-9e26-5848bef35ad0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
destech-r-gns@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

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