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# Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Research and Development

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfe8679c-cdfc-423d-9c18-c6ada42af1d8

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking suppliers for the procurement of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for research and development purposes, specifically aimed at enhancing capabilities in the nuclear sector. This open tender, classified under 'Unmanned aerial vehicles', was initiated on 24th November 2021, with a tender submission deadline set for 17th December 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract is expected to commence on 4th February 2022 and will run for two years, concluding on 3rd February 2024. Interested vendors are encouraged to express their interest via the University's e-tendering platform and must return completed tenders through the same system.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies, UAV production, and multi-industrial applications. Companies equipped to deliver integrated UAV solutions—including training, maintenance, and technical support—will find this contract particularly appealing. Furthermore, this initiative is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations looking to expand their market presence in sectors like aerospace, construction, and oil and gas. The versatile nature of the UAV's applications may allow for diverse entries into the contract competition.

## Notice

The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) is one of seven high value manufacturing catapult centres promoting advanced manufacturing technologies and serving the UK supply chain, mainly in the nuclear sector. Further information about the NAMRC can be found at the following website - https://namrc.co.uk/. The NAMRC's Controls and Instrumentation Group is looking for a supplier to supply, deliver, train its staff and maintain a fully integrated, fully mounted, ready to fly, multi-purpose Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for various activities including surveying, intelligence, reconnaissance, inspection and 3D mapping within a variety of industrial and research applications. The primary role of the UAV will be for precise external inspections (and potentially internal inspections so "return home"/failsafe and the ability to navigate in enclosed spaces would be useful) thus will require high-resolution video transmission to the remote controller. As well being used in the nuclear industry, there is potential for the UAV to be used in the aerospace, construction, earthmoving an mining, marine, oil and gas (on & offshore), rail, wind, tidal, solar and biomass industries for a wide range of industrial applications such as:- * Small Modular Reactor (SMR) site assembly - civil modular concrete slab inspection; * SMR manufacturing- Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) modules inspection; * Reduction in requirement for operators working at height; * Inspection on Dismantling & Decommissioning site; * Inspection (for abnormal operation, failure, cracks & corrosion) of offshore wind farms (harsh environment high winds, rain, salt water etc.); * Saves reducing reactor power for human inspection; * Condition and security monitoring for sites left in care and maintenance; * Remote inspection of welds, e.g., on the dome of the SMR; * Assess areas with other hazards, post nuclear accident or chemical spills for example. Due to the wide variety of potential industrial applications we are looking for a relatively compact system (albeit we appreciate there is a compromise between size, payload and flight/hover times) that is quick and easy to assemble and disassemble, and that when disassembled and packed in its storage/carry case will fit into the boot of a medium sized car for easy transportation. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 17th December 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe83c098-2a66-4273-98a1-7fbe4ddd6ada |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2022 - 16 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,550 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISS GROUP LTD (ISS AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe83c098-2a66-4273-98a1-7fbe4ddd6ada
- 24 Nov 2021 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d6362d-9a25-4e1d-a6d1-4658b1f9df5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe83c098-2a66-4273-98a1-7fbe4ddd6ada
  27th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d6362d-9a25-4e1d-a6d1-4658b1f9df5e
  24th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
- https://namrc.co.uk/

## Provenance

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