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Drone Test and Development Centre Operating Systems

Satellite Applications Catapult

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21 Apr 2023 at 15:54

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Satellite Applications Catapult in partnership with the Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership is planning a procurement process for the development of a Drone Test and Development Centre Operating Systems. The project involves the deployment of management information systems for safe UAS operations, with lots focusing on Unmanned Transport Management, Conspicuity Technology, and Safety Management. The procurement opportunity is in the services category and relates to air transport services, with a future notice date set for July 1, 2023, and the location being the Westcott Venture Park.

This tender for the Drone Test and Development Centre Operating Systems presents opportunities for businesses specialising in air-traffic control systems, flight control software, aviation ground support software, and related services. Companies with expertise in UAS operations, management information systems, and airspace governance would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process led by the Satellite Applications Catapult. The project aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the Drone Test and Development Centre, offering potential for growth and innovation in the air transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drone Test and Development Centre Operating Systems

Notice Description

The Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC) in partnership with the Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (Bucks LEP) have invested in the development of a Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC). This dedicated facility located on the Westcott Venture Park comprising of a set of drone workshops and hangars, 270 metres of horizonal or vertical take-off runway and four dedicated drone VTOL UAS pads, became operational in 2023. The facility provides the ground infrastructure for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations and onward development of UAS and their associated technology, and now requires the deployment of dedicated management information systems to govern its airspace and to ensure safe operation in a complex operating environment. For more information please see the attached document.

Lot Information

Unmanned Transport Management

Please see the attached document for more information. Additional information: Please see the attached document for more information.

Conspicuity Technology

Please see the attached document for more information. Additional information: Please see the attached document for more information.

Safety Management, Conops, Policy & Regulation

Please see the attached document for more information. Additional information: Please see the attached document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c351
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011558-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

34962220 - Air-traffic control systems

34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment

48120000 - Flight control software package

48121000 - Air traffic control software package

48131000 - Aviation ground support software package

60400000 - Air transport services

72212120 - Flight control software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Satellite Applications Catapult
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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