---
title: "Flight Information Management System, Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10ff8518-978d-4c39-9e33-33fe1a1985bb"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10ff8518-978d-4c39-9e33-33fe1a1985bb"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10ff8518-978d-4c39-9e33-33fe1a1985bb.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10ff8518-978d-4c39-9e33-33fe1a1985bb.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT"
published: "2022-10-03"
---

# Flight Information Management System, Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management System

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10ff8518-978d-4c39-9e33-33fe1a1985bb

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10ff8518-978d-4c39-9e33-33fe1a1985bb)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10ff8518-978d-4c39-9e33-33fe1a1985bb.json)

## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a supplier to design, install, and commission technical components for a Drone test and development centre in Buckinghamshire. The procurement method is a Negotiated procedure, with the tender period closing on 4th November 2022. The contract is expected to start on 9th December 2022 and end on 8th December 2025. The industry category is Air transport services.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in drone operations and flight management services to collaborate with the Satellite Applications Catapult. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the location of the project is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in drone technology and aviation services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Satellite Applications Catapult, working with the Buckinghamshire Local enterprise partnership (Bucks LEP) have invested in the development of a Drone test and development centre (DTDC) this dedicated facility comprises of a set of drone workshops and hangers, 350 metre of horizonal or vertical take off runway and four dedicated drone VTOL Drone pads, the facility is located on the Westcott Venture Park in the heart of Buckinghamshire and is planned to be operational in early 2023.The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable supplier to design, install and commission all the necessary technical components and equipment to support drone operations and flight management in a safe and controlled environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3daf7b9-6da8-464d-9c75-46d60978a072 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2022 - 8 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2022 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3daf7b9-6da8-464d-9c75-46d60978a072

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3daf7b9-6da8-464d-9c75-46d60978a072
  3rd October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT165215
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://sa.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10ff8518-978d-4c39-9e33-33fe1a1985bb. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10ff8518-978d-4c39-9e33-33fe1a1985bb.json.