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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c75355fb-825e-4e59-9105-593d1dfa90fb

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## Summary

The Transport Systems Catapult is undertaking a tender for the "Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Service Providers (UTMSPs)" project, which falls under the aerial and related services category. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 28 September 2018. The contract period is expected to run from 10 October 2018 to 12 April 2019, with a budget ranging between £20,000 and £75,000. The project aims to develop consultancy services and systems integral to the UTM architecture, located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in UAS consultancy, technical testing, analysis, and research services. Companies with expertise in designing and developing aviation-related systems are encouraged to participate, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the burgeoning field of unmanned aircraft management. The open procurement method indicates a commitment to inclusivity, allowing a broad range of suppliers to submit proposals and potentially collaborate on this innovative project.

## 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/485f1942-77eb-4087-b3d7-07f16eda1e36 |
| 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 | £75,000 |
| 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 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485f1942-77eb-4087-b3d7-07f16eda1e36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485f1942-77eb-4087-b3d7-07f16eda1e36
  17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15e9e3ce-683d-4f17-b67d-9dadc872fea6
  Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Service Providers (UTMSPs)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26e1c380-66f5-49d5-90c3-6cdbaf76439d
  Supplier Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/419b5d4b-d9e2-4025-aae1-ebccf9ff5b84
  Contractual Terms and Conditions

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