Planning

UAS Heavy Lift Challenge [UASHLC]

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

22 Jun 2022 at 13:43

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender titled "UAS Heavy Lift Challenge [UASHLC]" focused on military research and technology services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is set to engage potential bidders on the 5th of July 2022 during an Industry Engagement Day at i-Aero in Yeovil, UK. Interested parties must confirm their attendance by 12:00 on the 1st of July 2022, and should demonstrate systems capable of specific payload lifts before the event. The acceleration programme for this initiative is anticipated to commence in August 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the field of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and military technologies, specifically those capable of achieving the defined payload specifications. Companies with advanced capabilities in drone technology or those looking to explore defence service contracts will find this procurement particularly relevant. Participation in the Industry Engagement Day will enable businesses to network, understand the commercial framework, and potentially secure funding for their projects in the upcoming phase of the Heavy Lift Challenge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UAS Heavy Lift Challenge [UASHLC]

Notice Description

In order to stimulate the 100kg lift Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) market, the Future Capability Group (FCG) and the Royal Navy Office of Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) delivered a programme called the Heavy Lift Challenge (HLC) in 2021/22 at Predannack Airfield, Cornwall. Two companies were funded to accelerate their platform capabilities towards a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of 200kg. The Authority is now looking launch HLC Ph2 in order to broaden its investment in these 2 potential operational use cases that will intend to be as follows (but not limited to and not yet fully defined as):- 1. Intra-Theatre Lift:- entry 100kg; MVP 200kg; Stretch 300kg payload lift over entry 5nM; MVP 10nM; Stretch 50nM (nautical miles) 2. Inter-Theatre Lift:- entry 50kg; MVP 75kg; Stretch 125kg payload lift over entry 150nM; MVP 300nM; Stretch 550nM (nautical miles) This notice is to invite industry who have mature systems in either of these 2 main areas to attend the HLC Ph2 Industry Engagement Day at i-Aero in Yeovil on the 5th July 2022 (timings TBD). Industry attendance will be limited to 2 attendees per company. To register attendance for the industry day, provide names of attendees Via the Defence Sourcing Portal and at the time of submission, must confirm they have a system that meets either minimum entry criteria of payload lift of 100kg over 5nM OR 50kg over 150nM AND can fly in Aug 22 (location TBD). To do this, please supply a product data sheet. Deadline for confirmation of attendees by no later than 1200hrs on 1 Jul 22. You will be informed if we do not deem your product to be suitable for HLC Ph2. The aim for this day is to engage the market on the forthcoming HLC Ph2 acceleration programme which will start in August 22. The following will be discussed: 1. The HLC financial opportunities for those who have systems and are able to show their capabilities in Aug 22 2. The HLC commercial framework and how it will be used to stimulate the market 3. Learning and Lessons from HLC Ph1 4. Networking and discussions 5. i-Aero and its intent for the southwest economy i-Aero is Somerset Council's purpose-built PS2M UK Rotorcraft research, design and innovation facility in Yeovil. All briefing material will be available after the industry day. It is recommended you attend in person to be able to be fully engaged but a MS Teams option may be available. Additional information: Please see PIN details: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54295

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03494a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017061-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Toby Love, attn: Love Toby
Contact Email
toby.love103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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