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title: "ACC2033865 - FortiSky: Vision-based Detect and Avoid System for BVLOS Police UAV Operations"
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# ACC2033865 - FortiSky: Vision-based Detect and Avoid System for BVLOS Police UAV Operations

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4f0c5b4-cc63-42bd-ac31-9f5c35251fe0

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract to Vizgard Ltd for the project "ACC2033865 - FortiSky: Vision-based Detect and Avoid System for BVLOS Police UAV Operations" in the research and development services category. The contract value is £249,517, with a contract period from 1st October 2022 to 1st April 2023. The tender, which had an open procedure below threshold, was completed on 22nd June 2022. The project is located in Salisbury, England, with DSTL being the buying organisation.

This contract presents business growth opportunities especially for SMEs, given the suitability preferences. Businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those focused on technology solutions for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a clear timeline with a defined procurement method, providing a structured opportunity for interested parties to engage with the project and potentially contribute to its successful implementation.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published For Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3ad1db-c4b2-41d8-81aa-593c330a0962 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,517 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,517 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIZGARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2022 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3ad1db-c4b2-41d8-81aa-593c330a0962

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3ad1db-c4b2-41d8-81aa-593c330a0962
  29th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f646d6e-6fc4-42d8-a6ed-e5f6b611402c
  Contract Purchase Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1dd77f4-118c-46f1-ad73-b1eacf1f102b
  Purchase Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3568052c-bd6b-4166-b749-38730c97038a
  Schedule 2

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