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title: "Minerva - Autonomous Flight"
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# Minerva - Autonomous Flight

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9009b65-7f67-4a08-8a0c-03d8e75e5df3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking suppliers for the "Minerva - Autonomous Flight" project, which involves the procurement of an Autonomous Flight Control System designed for integration with a Government Furnished Asset Unmanned Air System (UAS) and a Man Overboard Detection system. This tender, which falls under the category of Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment, is at the active tender stage and is being conducted using an open procurement method. The tender period will close on 8th January 2020, with contracts anticipated to commence on 3rd February 2020 and run until 3rd March 2023. The total contract value is estimated at £145,000, with delivery targeted in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in defence and security services, particularly those with expertise in unmanned systems and advanced flight control technologies. Businesses that can develop or integrate intelligent detection systems would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project can not only provide direct procurement opportunities but also pave the way for collaborations and further projects within the defence sector.

## Notice

Procurement of an Autonomous Flight Control System that can be integrated with a Government Furnished Asset (GFX) Unmanned Air System (UAS) and a Man Overboard (MOB) Detection system to enable trails of the MINERVA Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD). The Man Overboard (MOB) Detection system will be procured under a different tender. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02613125-a70d-47a8-bf04-bca5e11f984e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 3 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| 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, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| 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 | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2019 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02613125-a70d-47a8-bf04-bca5e11f984e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02613125-a70d-47a8-bf04-bca5e11f984e
  6th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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