--- title: "Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bde56572-691b-498c-93a3-eb959ecb4d52" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bde56572-691b-498c-93a3-eb959ecb4d52" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bde56572-691b-498c-93a3-eb959ecb4d52.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bde56572-691b-498c-93a3-eb959ecb4d52.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT" published: "2018-09-17" --- # Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Buyer: TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bde56572-691b-498c-93a3-eb959ecb4d52 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bde56572-691b-498c-93a3-eb959ecb4d52) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bde56572-691b-498c-93a3-eb959ecb4d52.json) ## Summary The Transport Systems Catapult, located at The Pinnacle, 170 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, is seeking bids for the contract titled "Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP)." This procurement process, initiated through an open tender method, is currently in the active phase, with a tender period ending on 28 September 2018. The project is categorised under aerial and related services, with a total contract value of £50,000 and a minimum value of £20,000. The contract is expected to commence on 10 October 2018 and run until 12 April 2019. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and technical services associated with air transport and unmanned aircraft systems. Companies that provide expertise in research and development, technical testing, and designing simulation environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for innovative firms looking to expand their operations in the aviation service sector. ## Notice THE ANSP 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 WORK : - ON DELIVERY OF ITERATIONS OF ITS SYSTEM TEST-HARNESS THAT IS REFLECTIVE OF THE EXISTING USE-CASES AND SCENARIOS. - TO PROVIDE A VISUALISATION TOOL (AN EXISTING SYSTEM USED) TO SHOW THE DATA-EXCHANGE OF MANNED AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS WITH UNMANNED AIR TRAFFIC. - 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/d30b4360-5102-495a-9889-a62d9e86ba48 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2018 - 12 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## 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 - 17 Sep 2018 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30b4360-5102-495a-9889-a62d9e86ba48 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30b4360-5102-495a-9889-a62d9e86ba48 17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/109bda70-f699-4aef-854b-21ff34d3d33e Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5136dcdf-3054-46b5-9cb6-86957f1aaad8 Due Diligence Supplier Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/018ca5b4-42e7-46b4-b2cf-344ad7621721 Contractual Terms and Conditions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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