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title: "Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP)"
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# Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP)

Buyer: TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18df3244-c240-41c1-be53-9c661ac63cc5

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## Summary

The Transport Systems Catapult is seeking consultancy services for the development of an Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). This procurement, classified under Aerial and related services, involves the delivery of a simulation and supporting documentation for UTM architecture. The tender period concluded on 15 October 2018, and the contract has a value of £50,000, with a minimum value of £20,000. The contract period runs from 29 October 2018 to 12 April 2019, and this open procurement process is designed to engage businesses that can provide the necessary expertise.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in technical consultancy and research services, particularly those that specialise in air traffic management and simulation technologies. Businesses with experience in developing technical documentation, data exchange mechanisms, and aviation consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this project, advancing their growth by collaborating with a leading public organisation in a niche market.

## Notice

THE ANSP WILL PROVIDE CONSULTANCY AND KNOW HOW TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UTM ARCHITECTURE AND THE CORRESPONDING MESSAGING AND DATA-EXCHANGE MECHANISMS, AND WORK TOWARDS DELIVERING A SIMULATION OF A MULTI-UTMSP OPERATING ENVIRONMENT. THE APPOINTED PARTY WILL WORK : - ON DELIVERY OF ITERATIONS OF ITS SYSTEM TEST-HARNESS THAT IS REFLECTIVE OF THE EXISTING USE-CASES AND SCENARIOS. - TO PROVIDE A VISUALISATION TOOL (AN EXISTING SYSTEM USED) TO SHOW THE DATA-EXCHANGE OF MANNED AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS WITH UNMANNED AIR TRAFFIC. - WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO PRODUCE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION, PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a048ff96-f6c1-491a-9295-dea2ad0c3f5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 12 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATS (SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 60440000 - Aerial and related services
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a048ff96-f6c1-491a-9295-dea2ad0c3f5f
- 8 Oct 2018 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b5e11c-d4df-4b4c-9959-ecee4ef45617

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a048ff96-f6c1-491a-9295-dea2ad0c3f5f
  7th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b5e11c-d4df-4b4c-9959-ecee4ef45617
  8th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a7a237d-8f86-4edc-9b41-54521309140c
  ANSP Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51ef4f9b-2935-406d-b5e4-7d036ab65e30
  Supplier Due Diligence
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2e3d863-090a-4068-9d8b-a5d70511faeb
  Terms and Conditions

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