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Provision of BVLOS Autonomous Systems Demonstrator to the Net Zero Technology Centre Limited

NET ZERO TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Net Zero Technology Centre Limited located in Aberdeen, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of BVLOS Autonomous Systems Demonstrator." The tender was awarded to Skyports, a supplier for a contract valued at £116,452. The procurement stage is now in the award phase since the contract was signed on the 6th of September 2022. The demonstration aims to showcase the feasibility of Beyond Visual Line of Sight autonomous operation.

This procurement opportunity in the services category offers potential business growth for companies specialising in autonomous systems technology. Businesses with expertise in research and development, especially in the field of BVLOS operations, would be well-suited to compete. The Net Zero Technology Centre Limited is the buying organisation for this opportunity, providing a chance for SMEs and technology companies to engage in cutting-edge projects in the UK market.

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Notice Title

Provision of BVLOS Autonomous Systems Demonstrator to the Net Zero Technology Centre Limited

Notice Description

The aim of this proposed funded demonstration is to inform the stakeholder community that at least one aspect needed to achieve Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) autonomous operation is now feasible.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this proposed funded demonstration is to inform the stakeholder community that at least one aspect needed to achieve Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) autonomous operation is now feasible. This could mean: - the use of certified components, - redundancy in terms of architecture/systems, - high integrity on-board decision making (e.g. compliance to rules of the air), - behavioural compliance in Transponder Mandated Zones (TMZ), - compliance to existing or proposed regulations, - the ability to get close to an asset (such as a gas platform or windfarm) in order to undertake a survey that was previously thought not possible, or - any other aspect that an applicant may choose to submit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000702053
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458329
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,452 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NET ZERO TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
Nicola McIntosh
Contact Email
nicola.mcintosh@netzerotc.com, nicola.mcintosh@theogtc.com
Contact Phone
+44 7392879438

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 4ZT
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYPORTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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