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title: "Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR"
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# Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edbc8a95-2df2-4bcc-8467-e67ea4cc7958

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team has initiated a tender for "Software & Complex Electronic Hardware Designated Engineering Representative Support for MQ-9B PROTECTOR." This procurement falls under the category of evaluation consultancy services and is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract has been awarded, with the active date of the award being 27th November 2017. The contract is valued at approximately £1,997,448 and is set to last until 31st August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and hardware engineering solutions, particularly those that can offer expertise in safety and airworthiness audits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly advantageous to engage in this sector, as the contract is open to suppliers that can comply with strict certification and design standards. Companies with experience in aviation-related projects or engineering consulting services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The Contractor shall conduct audits, provide report findings and aid understanding of safety and airworthiness requirements to enable the UAST to assess compliance to certification and design standards. Main place of performance shall be in the US.The support shall normally be in the form of attendance at key Software and Safety meetings in Poway, San Diego, US, review of UAST and Contractor documentation and independent audit of their development processes. 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: Evaluation consultancy services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc60ae8-9a8a-49fd-a477-0647813fb803 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,997,448 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSUNOVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2018 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc60ae8-9a8a-49fd-a477-0647813fb803

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc60ae8-9a8a-49fd-a477-0647813fb803
  13th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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