Tender

Open access UTM build and test services

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

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Tender

11 May 2020 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves an open tender issued by Connected Places Catapult for the project titled "Open access UTM build and test services". This project focuses on developing, building, and testing an Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) framework for drone operations below 400ft. The procurement is classified under the "Aircraft and spacecraft" industry category and is set in Milton Keynes, England. The tender period is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 1st June 2020, and the anticipated contract period running from 24th June 2020 to 31st March 2021. The estimated value for this project is £170,000, with a minimum threshold of £160,000, soliciting bids through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of aviation data and software development, particularly for those specialising in UTM systems. Companies with experience in developing UTM platforms, collaborative development, and conducting flight trials will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement could lead to a valuable partnership in advancing drone operation technologies and expand business growth in the aerospace sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open access UTM build and test services

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) relates to a nine (9) month CR&D project to develop, build and test the Open-Access UTM framework for drone operations below 400ft. The project will include the development of the principal architectural features, communications interfaces and some of the services together with multi-stakeholder testing and simulations leading to field-trials. This ITT is being issued for the procurement of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) expertise in the following areas: * Experience of having developed own UTM platform, services and interfaces * In-house software development capability with experience of aviation data * Experience of collaborative development of UTM including necessary documentation * Experience of flight-trials and evaluation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6f3e307-10fb-43c4-ae8e-2fe801c93a59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67ed84f-06b5-4d21-964e-c546fff983b4
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1BP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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