Tender

Maritime Counter-Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) Radio Frequency Sensor - Urgent Capability Requirement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS)

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Tender

27 Jan 2020 at 13:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the ISTAR, Joint Sensor and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), is seeking tenders for an urgent capability requirement involving the provision of Counter-Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Radio Frequency Sensor equipment. This procurement falls within the goods category and is classified under sensors (CPV code: 35125100). The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th February 2020. The project is positioned in the South East region of the United Kingdom and encompasses an estimated contract value of £3,500,000, with a minimum value of £1,000,000. The contract period is expected to run from 4th May 2020 until 31st December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced sensor technology, maritime systems, and defence-related equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions and demonstrate capacity for executing the contract requirements may thrive in this procurement process. Additionally, firms involved in research and technology development, especially those capable of conducting technology demonstrations and evaluations as stipulated in the tender, will find this opportunity well-suited for their capabilities. Given the urgent nature of the requirement, interested parties are encouraged to respond promptly and ensure compliance with the necessary specifications and regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maritime Counter-Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) Radio Frequency Sensor - Urgent Capability Requirement

Notice Description

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has an Urgent Capability Requirement (UCR) to provide Counter-Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Radio Frequency Sensor equipment (C-UAS Land Technology Readiness Level minimum 8), training and support, to the Royal Navy. The C-UAS RF Sensor shall be able to Detect and indicate a threat bearing for Small-Class 1 Unmanned Air-System's (UAS's) that are utilising common frequency bands. The C-UAS RF Sensor equipment will be deployed on maritime platforms. It shall be stand-alone, requiring only a power supply as a dependency from the maritime platform on which it is installed. The C-UAS RF Sensor shall be 'person' portable (max 2 individuals), capable of being packaged onto NATO-standard pallets. The system shall be capable of handling data, and operating within an environment, classified at a minimum of Official Sensitive The Contract shall cover an initial quantity of up to 11 C-UAS RF sensors and include the provision of 1 years in service support (and spares), to commence at the point of delivery and acceptance. An overall train the trainer package shall be included on the Contract, covering operation and maintenance etc of the system. The Contract shall also include Options for additional equipment and training, and for a further 3, 1-year support periods. The ITT process is likely to include a technology demonstration, hosted by the Authority/User and supported by a third-party provider. This shall independently test and evaluate candidate systems against pre-defined criteria included within the evaluation documentation, the resulting data shall form part of the tender evaluation and down selection. The Authority is progressing with the required permissions necessary for this demonstration, should any potential provider believe that additional permissions/clearances will be required for their systems, please notify the Authority immediately for further guidance. You must notify the Authority immediately of any potential Conflict of Interest (CoI) that may arise in relation to this potential requirement. The is a low-end Category D procurement, the values provided within this Contract Notice are an estimate for indicative purposes. It is currently unfunded and as such any effort expended in responding to this Contract Notice and DPQQ is at the Companies own risk. 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: Sensors.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa8d9e1f-8b4a-4e7d-bf1e-78ebb1b97713
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c044445-b37e-4ad4-8ead-7d323224a287
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 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, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desjsens-comrcl2-2@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067936263

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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