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title: "Autonomous CB sensing with UAV platforms"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# Autonomous CB sensing with UAV platforms

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a030bf0-3601-43d5-a728-fdaf415def08

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Autonomous CB sensing with UAV platforms". This project falls under the industry category of research services and involves developing a multi-vehicle autonomous system for source-term estimation and real-time hazard mapping. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for this project ranges from 8th February 2023 to 31st July 2023. The project was awarded to Loughborough University, with a contract value of £119,417 GBP.

This procurement opportunity with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory offers business growth prospects in the field of research services. Companies with expertise in developing autonomous systems and hazard mapping technology could find this tender particularly relevant. The project scope requires the capability to work on sophisticated environments and UAV platforms, making it suitable for organisations with advanced research capabilities in these areas.

## Notice

Develop and demonstrate a multi-vehicle autonomous system capable of source-term estimation and real-time hazard mapping in complex environments. Investigate (and quantify) the impact that a UAV platform has on the concentrations observable by an on-board chemical sensor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2110e5db-3704-491e-b581-45c253cca919 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,417 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,417 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 11:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2110e5db-3704-491e-b581-45c253cca919
- 14 Apr 2023 at 14:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2110e5db-3704-491e-b581-45c253cca919
- 23 Mar 2023 at 20:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2110e5db-3704-491e-b581-45c253cca919

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2110e5db-3704-491e-b581-45c253cca919
  21st April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e61a98e-53f0-49a8-b95e-8a7e4c12765c
  Rcloud Tasking Form Part A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94df1a87-4e49-4642-b901-64097f6d1e5a
  Rcloud Tasking Form Part B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0a1d731-2512-487e-86d4-dc1bc8d18d55
  Rcloud Tasking Form Part C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70d75f5f-77fd-4328-b601-e5d2d0eebc30
  Tasking Form Part A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8748b320-722e-4ab5-b13b-0969e5b16e68
  Tasking Form Part B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0a15aba-0c8d-4aaf-bb79-ba49d6fc02fe
  Tasking Form Part B

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