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title: "Logistic Drone Swarm Experimentation"
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# Logistic Drone Swarm Experimentation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1422c901-b0aa-42a0-b6b9-a42ada31daa4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Logistic Drone Swarm Experimentation" contract is led by the Ministry of Defence, situated in London, England. This tender falls within the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and it has reached the award stage. The contract has a value of £625,000 and commenced on 17 March 2021, with a completion date set for 31 July 2021. The tender period concluded on 15 March 2021, and the contract was awarded on 16 March 2021 to Blue Bear Systems Research Ltd, an SME based in Bedfordshire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in innovative software solutions, particularly those specialising in drone technologies and autonomous systems. Companies with capabilities in edge processing and UAV integration would find this project particularly suitable, as the Ministry of Defence seeks advanced solutions for military applications. The tender is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach in the defence sector through collaboration on cutting-edge technology initiatives.

## Notice

This contract sees leading edge experimentation with BBSR to integrate their edge processing swarming software architecture onto Royal Marine experimental UAVs being employed as modular air vehicles for Find, Lift, Protect and Strike missions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c77766-b9d9-4561-9c75-24a6efc11a35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £625,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2A 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE BEAR SYSTEMS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c77766-b9d9-4561-9c75-24a6efc11a35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c77766-b9d9-4561-9c75-24a6efc11a35
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c08e82aa-88d8-42af-9adc-ca94baa9dd5b
  Contract Schedules

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