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title: "MINERVA Man Overboard Detection System"
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# MINERVA Man Overboard Detection System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9ee0e96-e2e2-4b0a-b3df-3f9e0488f938

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating the procurement process for the MINERVA Man Overboard Detection System. This tender, published on 7th October 2019, falls under the Defence Equipment & Support category and aims to engage capabilities related to Military/Commercial Off the Shelf (MOTS/COTS) solutions. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 26th November 2019. The contract's anticipated duration starts from 6th January 2020 and extends until 31st March 2023, taking place in South West England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses looking to expand within the defence equipment sector, particularly SMEs that can provide innovative detection systems. Companies specialising in security technology, electronic systems, or related fields would be well-positioned to compete, especially those able to demonstrate readiness for defence applications. Engaging with this tender could help suppliers not only secure a valuable contract but also position themselves for future opportunities within the UK Armed Forces procurement landscape.

## Notice

Defence Equipment & Support is responsible for procuring and supporting the equipment and services for the UK's Armed Forces. The DE&S Future Capabilities Group (FCG) (Formerly Technology Office) improves delivery of Military capability through innovation and exploitation of technology. The FCG seeks to understand industry readiness and capability to provide Military /Commercial Off the Shelf (MOTS/COTS) and near off the shelf Man Overboard (MOB) Detection System. The response to this request will be used for information purposes only to scope the potential multi-year MINERVA programme. 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/8859de6c-6cf3-4d61-9e26-5848bef35ad0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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

- 7 Oct 2019 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8859de6c-6cf3-4d61-9e26-5848bef35ad0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8859de6c-6cf3-4d61-9e26-5848bef35ad0
  7th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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