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title: "GB-London: T0522 - Representation of Aids to Navigation in Artificial Intelligence models"
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# GB-London: T0522 - Representation of Aids to Navigation in Artificial Intelligence models

Buyer: TRINITY HOUSE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa21d842-03db-4125-98d1-9a6aa090990c

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## Summary

Trinity House based in London is seeking a supplier for the project titled "Representation of Aids to Navigation in Artificial Intelligence models". The procurement focuses on researching and developing machine vision operations related to navigation buoys, discriminating between floating Aids to Navigation and non-navigational objects. The contract is for research and development services, falls under the CPV code 73000000, and has a value of £100,000. The tender deadline is October 13, 2023, with a contract period beginning on November 13, 2023, and ending on May 17, 2024. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) are seen as suitable candidates for this opportunity.

This tender from Trinity House offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services linked to artificial intelligence and machine vision operations. SMEs looking to expand their portfolios in innovative technologies related to navigation systems could be well-suited to compete for this project. The open procurement method provides a fair chance for eligible businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a contract worth £100,000 in the services category. The project's focus on aiding machine vision in maritime operations presents a unique niche that innovative businesses can leverage to grow their market presence.

## Notice

Trinity House are looking for a supplier to assess the visual characteristics of Aids to Navigation (AtoN's) with the aim of optimising future machine vision operations. The main focus will be on navigation buoys. However, another objective is for the developed machine vision system to discriminate between floating AtoN and non-navigational objects, such as ships and other buoy types. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbcc7bbf-3d01-472a-9fa5-4f06a6e3a033 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 17 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TRINITY HOUSE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3N 4DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Tower |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2023 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbcc7bbf-3d01-472a-9fa5-4f06a6e3a033

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbcc7bbf-3d01-472a-9fa5-4f06a6e3a033
  26th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T0522---Representation-of-Aids-to-Navigation-in-Artificial-Intelligence-models/5WES94KR8D
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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