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title: "Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR"
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# Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08124f55-cb7b-4fb3-8c73-3601bd19b714

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team is currently engaged in a selective procurement process for the contract titled "Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR". This contract, falling under the evaluation consultancy services industry category, has a total value of £2,000,000 and is set to commence on 1 September 2017, concluding on 31 August 2019. The tender period will close on 4 August 2017. The primary location for performance of this contract will be the United States, specifically with important activities based in Poway, San Diego.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to crucial engineering and safety auditing processes within the defence sector. Businesses with expertise in evaluation consultancy and compliance auditing, particularly those proficient in safety and airworthiness standards, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could allow firms to expand their footprint in the defence industry while enhancing their service offerings in related fields.

## Notice

The Contractor shall conduct audits, provide report findings and aid understanding of safety and airworthiness requirements to enable the UAST to assess compliance to certification and design standards. Main place of performance shall be in the US.The support shall normally be in the form of attendance at key Software and Safety meetings in Poway, San Diego, US, review of UAST and Contractor documentation and independent audit of their development processes. 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: Evaluation consultancy services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8163dd-7067-4fe0-8f46-5decb34600d9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2017 at 17:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8163dd-7067-4fe0-8f46-5decb34600d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8163dd-7067-4fe0-8f46-5decb34600d9
  9th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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