Award

Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM

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Award

13 Feb 2018 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team has initiated a tender for "Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR." This procurement falls under the category of evaluation consultancy services and is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract has been awarded, with the active date of the award being 27th November 2017. The contract is valued at approximately £1,997,448 and is set to last until 31st August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and hardware engineering solutions, particularly those that can offer expertise in safety and airworthiness audits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly advantageous to engage in this sector, as the contract is open to suppliers that can comply with strict certification and design standards. Companies with experience in aviation-related projects or engineering consulting services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR

Notice Description

The Contractor shall conduct audits, provide report findings and aid understanding of safety and airworthiness requirements to enable the UAST to assess compliance to certification and design standards. Main place of performance shall be in the US.The support shall normally be in the form of attendance at key Software and Safety meetings in Poway, San Diego, US, review of UAST and Contractor documentation and independent audit of their development processes. 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: Evaluation consultancy services.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edbc8a95-2df2-4bcc-8467-e67ea4cc7958
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc60ae8-9a8a-49fd-a477-0647813fb803
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,997,448 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
davinder.gill899@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441179136588

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSUNOVA

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