--- title: "Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-440933a5-22c7-4144-b2e3-3d0c5095ccf3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-440933a5-22c7-4144-b2e3-3d0c5095ccf3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-440933a5-22c7-4144-b2e3-3d0c5095ccf3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-440933a5-22c7-4144-b2e3-3d0c5095ccf3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM" published: "2017-08-11" --- # Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-440933a5-22c7-4144-b2e3-3d0c5095ccf3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-440933a5-22c7-4144-b2e3-3d0c5095ccf3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-440933a5-22c7-4144-b2e3-3d0c5095ccf3.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team, is seeking support through a tender titled "Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR." The opportunity falls under the services category and has a total value of £2,000,000. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2017 and is set to last for three years, with an option for a further two-year extension. Bids for this contract were requested to be submitted by 4th August 2017, and the primary location for the project's execution will be in Poway, San Diego, USA. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software, safety assessments, and evaluation consultancy services. The chosen contractor will conduct audits and provide safety compliance assessments alongside participation in key meetings. Companies with expertise in complex electronic hardware design, engineering support, and safety standards development will find this contract particularly relevant, thus fostering potential growth in their business ventures. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: 11.2.2 Instead of: Contract is for a two year period with an option for a further two year extension Read: The proposed contract duration shall be for three years with an option to extend for a further two years. A revised Schedule of Requirements, SoR, reflecting the changes shall be issued with the Invitation to Negotiate. Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The Contractor shall conduct audits, provide report findings and aid understanding of safety and airworthiness requirements to enable the UAST to assess compliance to certification and design standards. Main place of performance shall be in the US.The support shall normally be in the form of attendance at key Software and Safety meetings in Poway, San Diego, US, review of UAST and Contractor documentation and independent audit of their development processes. 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: Evaluation consultancy services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e4b47d-918c-4bbd-9210-2138dfd2ca72 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2017 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e4b47d-918c-4bbd-9210-2138dfd2ca72 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e4b47d-918c-4bbd-9210-2138dfd2ca72 11th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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