--- title: "Ordnance Survey Supplier Engagement Event for Bespoke Optical Sensor Development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49ea0418-5ec4-4581-8717-5343bd2c76b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49ea0418-5ec4-4581-8717-5343bd2c76b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49ea0418-5ec4-4581-8717-5343bd2c76b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49ea0418-5ec4-4581-8717-5343bd2c76b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED" published: "2018-08-02" --- # Ordnance Survey Supplier Engagement Event for Bespoke Optical Sensor Development Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49ea0418-5ec4-4581-8717-5343bd2c76b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49ea0418-5ec4-4581-8717-5343bd2c76b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49ea0418-5ec4-4581-8717-5343bd2c76b0.json) ## Summary The Ordnance Survey Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Ordnance Survey Supplier Engagement Event for Bespoke Optical Sensor Development". This initiative falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category, specifically for items excluding glasses. Set to take place in Southampton, England, the engagement's key date is the end of engagement, which is scheduled for 13th September 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to confirm their attendance for an information day by 31st August 2018 and are required to submit a non-disclosure agreement prior to attending. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in optical sensor technology, particularly those with strong research and development capabilities. Companies that manufacture cameras or have experience in developing bespoke optical systems would be well-suited to compete. The project encourages collaboration, inviting groups of companies with complementary skill sets to submit joint proposals, fostering innovation that could lead to future enhancements in multi-spectral and stereo imagery capabilities. ## Notice Ordnance Survey Supplier Engagement Event for Bespoke Optical Sensor Development. Ordnance Survey is looking for a supplier, or suppliers, to develop a small, lightweight, bespoke optical sensor capable of operation on an airborne platform. Several prototype camera and lens combinations have been tested to date and we have a good idea of the dynamics that the sensor will need to withstand to meet the needs of the specific application. We are looking for a camera manufacturer to help us build an operational sensor to deploy. There are several challenging aspects to the project which will need to be overcome and will require a dedicated R&D approach to developing a prototype, and then an operational system. The sensor should be capable of producing an ortho-rectified image of the ground, using an imaging system which can resolve at an angular resolution of 1.5 arc seconds. The image should have at least three bands - in the red, green and blue areas of the spectrum, and would ideally also have a near infra-red band. Ideally the sensor will have a minimum angle of view of 5.8 degrees. An ongoing relationship to develop future enhancements is required. These may include the development of multi-spectral sensors and the capability to produce stereo imagery. OS is holding an information day to share further details around the proposed contract, the way in which we are looking to engage with potential suppliers and to gain the markets feedback on our proposed approach. OS are keen to encourage engagement from groups of companies with complementary skillsets to submit joint proposals. Please see attached document for further details and attendance confirmation. Additional information: If you are interested in attending, please email Procurementgroup@os.uk to confirm your attendance and the names and titles of your attendees by Friday 31st August 2018. We require all attendees to sign and return a non-disclosure agreement prior to attending the event, which is attached to this notice. Please return this to Procurementgroup@os.uk by Friday 31st August 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd4f4b4-b84f-469a-b7a0-b534b7b8cd0a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Sep 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO16 0AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams | | Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 2 Aug 2018 at 13:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd4f4b4-b84f-469a-b7a0-b534b7b8cd0a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd4f4b4-b84f-469a-b7a0-b534b7b8cd0a 2nd August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3d187f9-6997-4585-a300-fe7ec3a6d788 OS Supplier Engagement Event for Bespoke Optical Sensor Development - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c8a8734-6399-4a77-9c31-8f2a95e26875 Non Disclosure Agreement ## Notice URLs - https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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