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title: "Minerva - Autonomous Flight"
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# Minerva - Autonomous Flight

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a84eb4ce-d4e0-4e2e-95bc-fb55a3c10fe1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, recently completed a public procurement process for the "Minerva - Autonomous Flight" project, classified under security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment. This tender involved procuring an Autonomous Flight Control System intended for integration with an Unmanned Air System. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 29 January 2020. The contract, amounting to £64,200, commences on 3 February 2020 and extends until 31 March 2021.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced control systems and unmanned aerial technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in security equipment and defence-related services could particularly benefit from participating in future tenders related to similar projects. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence may open doors for collaboration on innovative technology solutions in the defence sector.

## Notice

Procurement of an Autonomous Flight Control System that can be integrated with a Government Furnished Asset (GFX) Unmanned Air System (UAS) and a Man Overboard (MOB) Detection system to enable trails of the MINERVA Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD). The Man Overboard (MOB) Detection system will be procured under a different tender. 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/1f9658e5-fd3c-4634-9ebe-d0726fb07fe6 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,200 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLANCK AEROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2020 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9658e5-fd3c-4634-9ebe-d0726fb07fe6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9658e5-fd3c-4634-9ebe-d0726fb07fe6
  6th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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