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title: "The Swarm and Search Artificial Intelligence Competition Series 2021 Challenge: Capture the Flag"
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# The Swarm and Search Artificial Intelligence Competition Series 2021 Challenge: Capture the Flag

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12639392-c463-4ae5-8177-b89aeb8273ac

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is initiating a public procurement process titled "The Swarm and Search Artificial Intelligence Competition Series 2021 Challenge: Capture the Flag." This tender, classified under the category of research and development services, is being conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, having been published on 20th November 2020. It includes a total estimated value of £200,000, and the deadline for submissions was 17th November 2020. The project period is set to commence on 28th February 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021.

This competition offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on innovation in artificial intelligence and autonomy, particularly in developing software and hardware solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in swarming technologies, AI research, or related consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete. Participating in this challenge could enhance their visibility in the defence contracting space, potentially leading to further business growth and collaboration with government entities.

## Notice

Dstl in partnership with the US Air Force Research Laboratory is running a competitive hackathon to explore the best approaches to delivering autonomy within swarming platforms. This year's virtual competition will build on the 2019 Swarm and Search AI Challenge: Fire Hack.The goal of a hackathon is to create functioning software or hardware by the end of the event. 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-Salisbury: Research and development services and related consultancy services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2825fdce-fce6-4449-a0af-13ee83feb5f0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2825fdce-fce6-4449-a0af-13ee83feb5f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2825fdce-fce6-4449-a0af-13ee83feb5f0
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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