--- title: "704015454 CHC/651 CASA DPQQ CF Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8b1b505-b1dd-4bb2-9fe3-999f62ab06b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8b1b505-b1dd-4bb2-9fe3-999f62ab06b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8b1b505-b1dd-4bb2-9fe3-999f62ab06b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8b1b505-b1dd-4bb2-9fe3-999f62ab06b9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-10-04" --- # 704015454 CHC/651 CASA DPQQ CF Opportunity Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8b1b505-b1dd-4bb2-9fe3-999f62ab06b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8b1b505-b1dd-4bb2-9fe3-999f62ab06b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8b1b505-b1dd-4bb2-9fe3-999f62ab06b9.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender titled "Common Aviation Situational Awareness (CASA) and Performance Based Navigation (PBN) - Request for Information" in the Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment category. The procurement method is a Planning stage with an engagement end date of 16th June 2022. The tender includes details for CASA, ADS-B Out, and PBN requirements and involves engagement through a Market Information Exchange Day. This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses in the command, control, communication systems industry to participate. The Request for Information aims to gather specifications and details for CASA and related requirements. Businesses specialising in electronic spare parts and installation services of navigating equipment would find this tender suited for potential growth opportunities. The engagement end date for this planning tender is 16th June 2022. ## Notice This Contract is for the supply of a Common Aviation Situational Awareness (CASA) Tool, for use on multiple rotary wing platform types (Apache, Chinook, Merlin, Wildcat, and Dauphin). CASA is envisaged to be a tablet based digital moving map with a wire/obstruction alerting system. The working assumption is that the proposed system uses third party software to be provided as part of the Contracted solution. This will enable a visual representation of the topography inclusive of obstacles which pose a threat to the platform in real-time. To be provided in addition, the solution will be required to host various applications such as ACANS, Sky demon, ADS-B In and pFLARM. CASA will have connectivity using GPS, 3G/4G cellular and Wi - Fi allowing real time updates of NOTAMS, weather and EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) functions, as a minimum. CASA will be an Aircrew Portable Electronic device, therefore independent of the airframe and integrated systems. CASA will be required to adhere to multiple regulations and standards including, but not exclusively: RA2360, Mil-Std-810G / Def Stan 00-35, Mil-Std-461 / Def Stan 59-411, JSP 440 and JSP 822. Specific regulation and standard requirements will be provided as part of the ITT. As part of the CASA system a number of base stations will be required in order to facilitate the aircrew and Operations staff in the ground preparation of missions, through the ability to upload mission pack, including route information, maps, relevant notifications, images and all other mission relevant information. CASA will form part of the Post Mission debrief process, allowing information obtained in flight to be downloaded, stored, and reviewed. CASA will enable crews to take images and send to the relevant SMEs for further assistance. The Prime will lead security accreditation, at OFFICIAL SENSITIVE, acceptance and support the safety and environmental case undertaking appropriate design reviews and certification, TLS to include provision for spares, support, and for both operator and maintainer training packages, inclusion of clear documentation in the form of user manuals and quick reference cards. The CHC/651 Common Aviation Situational Awareness (CASA) requirement has been assessed and the security classification is confirmed as OFFICIAL SENSITIVE CASA is intended to have an operational 5-year technological life cycle. Noting IOC and FOC will be defined in the ITT target Initial Operation Capability is 31 Mar 24 and FOC 31 Mar 25. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Low (Reference - RAR-337774928) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52296963-f62e-44d7-a9c3-73d887d3fec9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | 26 Jun 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 3 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8QW | | 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 | Filton | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35642000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment - 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems - 35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems ## Release History - 4 Oct 2022 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52296963-f62e-44d7-a9c3-73d887d3fec9 - 25 May 2022 at 12:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e57d46c5-5c80-4b54-9bf3-2b2396d0d5e6 - 23 May 2022 at 16:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7369a64d-c316-4094-9e43-5959d9407219 - 23 May 2022 at 16:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/306f0562-636f-49ef-9c0b-5ddcb4761506 - 23 May 2022 at 16:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636ed40f-041e-4ad5-889e-ef5bf7d162a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52296963-f62e-44d7-a9c3-73d887d3fec9 4th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e57d46c5-5c80-4b54-9bf3-2b2396d0d5e6 25th May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7369a64d-c316-4094-9e43-5959d9407219 23rd May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/306f0562-636f-49ef-9c0b-5ddcb4761506 23rd May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636ed40f-041e-4ad5-889e-ef5bf7d162a0 23rd May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78ac815d-0f58-4b9d-a618-33a859ce210a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e22f1972-c5b3-41c6-888f-b89425f4a554 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbb4b6ea-2072-4192-aaa3-8b13e1d0c539 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a18cf55-fbe7-48d3-bcd7-57a00e2a2b87 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88b78df5-1938-4428-a2ad-1c551afd49ee n/a - https://contracts.mod.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showCode.do?noticeId=1109745#fh Contracts Notice on Find a Tender Service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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