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title: "Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Service Providers (UTMSPs)"
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# Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Service Providers (UTMSPs)

Buyer: TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6a7a5c5-57c5-46a0-a6a3-069d304939e7

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## Summary

The Transport Systems Catapult is seeking tenders for the provision of Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Services, with a focus on developing a UTM architecture and supporting systems. This procurement falls under the aerial and related services category, with a tender period that ended on 15 October 2018. The contract value is estimated at £75,000, with a minimum threshold of £20,000. The contract is set to run from 29 October 2018 to 12 April 2019, and it was awarded on 22 October 2018, with the award notice published on 7 November 2018.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy and technical testing services, particularly those with expertise in aerial systems, data exchange mechanisms, and simulation environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience are encouraged to participate in this competitive process. Businesses ideal for this tender will have capabilities in research and development as well as experience working with stakeholders to forge innovative solutions in air traffic management.

## Notice

EACH UTMSP WILL PROVIDE CONSULTANCY AND KNOW HOW TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UTM ARCHITECTURE AND THE CORRESPONDING MESSAGING AND DATA-EXCHANGE MECHANISMS, AND WORK TOWARDS DELIVERING A SIMULATION OF A MULTI-UTMSP OPERATING ENVIRONMENT. THE APPOINTED PARTY WILL: - DEVELOP BASELINE UAS MODELS CAPABLE OF INTEGRATING INTO THE UTM ARCHITECTURE. - DELIVER ITERATIONS OF ITS SYSTEM TEST-HARNESS THAT IS REFLECTIVE OF THE EXISTING USE-CASES AND SCENARIOS. - PROVIDE A VISUALISATION TOOL (AN EXISTING SYSTEM USED) TO SHOW THE DATA-EXCHANGE OF MANNED AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS WITH UNMANNED AIR TRAFFIC. - PROVIDE A MEANS OF DEPLOYING THE RELEVANT SYSTEMS IN THE SIMULATION WITH RESPECT TO EACH OF THE DEFINED USE-CASES. - WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO PRODUCE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION, PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8c37ec-9d9a-4d45-ab0d-850128ccc079 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 12 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ALTITUDE ANGEL; ANRA TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 60440000 - Aerial and related services
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8c37ec-9d9a-4d45-ab0d-850128ccc079
- 8 Oct 2018 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342cd461-a428-4e0b-9a59-30774fd5bdb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8c37ec-9d9a-4d45-ab0d-850128ccc079
  7th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342cd461-a428-4e0b-9a59-30774fd5bdb0
  8th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47b02264-e4d7-4280-b4e1-9e8ad331ed01
  Supplier Due Diligence
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/317ca826-a1a3-4ea6-8d2e-748eae84d495
  UTMSP Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96b8c24c-6ee6-4494-9e74-a8c5283cbab6
  Terms and Conditions

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