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title: "Minerva - Man Overboard Search and Detection System"
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# Minerva - Man Overboard Search and Detection System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d9386f7-2782-48e5-930c-4799bf09cb6c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a tender for the procurement of a Man Overboard (MOB) Search and Detection System under the title "Minerva - Man Overboard Search and Detection System." This project falls within the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment category. The tender, which commenced on 6th December 2019, is currently in the active stage and will close for submissions on 8th January 2020. The delivery location for this project is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a total value of £145,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and security sectors, specifically those that specialise in unmanned air systems and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete given the focus on fostering innovation within this area. Companies capable of integrating advanced search and detection systems with unmanned technologies may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, paving the way for potential partnerships and growth within the government procurement landscape.

## Notice

DE&S, on behalf of the MoD, are looking to procure a Man Overboard (MOB) Search and Detection system that can be integrated with a Government Furnished Asset (GFX) Unmanned Air System (UAS) and Autonomous Flight Control System to enable trials of the MINERVA Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD). The MOB Search and Detection System will be procured under tender 700031346. 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-Bristol: Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c3613e-c3f9-49ac-b01b-461d75854fb6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 3 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| 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, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2019 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c3613e-c3f9-49ac-b01b-461d75854fb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c3613e-c3f9-49ac-b01b-461d75854fb6
  6th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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