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title: "Drone Demonstration and Development Project"
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buyer: "MATITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Drone Demonstration and Development Project

Buyer: MATITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29553651-287d-4194-9575-9e3f955c3496

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) conducted a public procurement tender for the "Drone Demonstration and Development Project," which aims to enhance aerial surveillance capabilities. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and is now complete, with a contract value of £990,000 for aviation test software development services. The contract period commenced on 2nd December 2019 and concluded on 7th January 2021. The tender ended on 17th September 2019, and delivery is applicable across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the aviation sector, particularly those specialising in drone technology, software development, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find suitable opportunities here, as the procurement allowed for their participation. Companies with expertise in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing risks through innovative aerial solutions would be particularly well-positioned to take advantage of future opportunities from the MCA.

## Notice

The procurement of a drone demonstration and development contract will enable the MCA to assess the potential use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to augment current and future aerial surveillance capability by reducing, enhancing or replacing existing delivery methods. It will seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of MCA operations whilst reducing the risk to MCA personnel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ddb231-e94e-4639-b8ca-d5ae8644f634 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 7 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £990,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £990,000 |
| 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 | MATITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELBIT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212132 - Aviation test software development services

## Release History

- 16 May 2020 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ddb231-e94e-4639-b8ca-d5ae8644f634

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ddb231-e94e-4639-b8ca-d5ae8644f634
  16th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=493782163
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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