--- title: "Drone Demonstration and Development Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f11e01a9-9df3-4ee4-9955-14305ac2207f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f11e01a9-9df3-4ee4-9955-14305ac2207f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f11e01a9-9df3-4ee4-9955-14305ac2207f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f11e01a9-9df3-4ee4-9955-14305ac2207f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MATITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2019-08-12" --- # Drone Demonstration and Development Project Buyer: MATITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f11e01a9-9df3-4ee4-9955-14305ac2207f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f11e01a9-9df3-4ee4-9955-14305ac2207f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f11e01a9-9df3-4ee4-9955-14305ac2207f.json) ## Summary The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is currently engaged in the tender process for the "Drone Demonstration and Development Project" aimed at enhancing aerial surveillance capabilities using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). This open procurement, classified under the services category, reflects an active stage due to an amended deadline for submissions, which is now set for 19 August 2019 at 12:00. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2019 and will run until 1 January 2021, with deliverables expected across various regions including the United Kingdom and other territories. This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in drone technology and aerial surveillance systems. By participating in this project, businesses can contribute to innovative solutions that improve the efficiency and safety of MCA operations, thereby positioning themselves as leaders in the emerging UAV market. Companies with expertise in UAV development, operational enhancements, and safety improvements related to maritime activities would find this tender particularly relevant. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: I.3 Instead of: Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder Read: Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884f0f85-8a05-487a-a4c9-ab9336abb6f2 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The procurement of a drone demonstration and development contract will enable the MCA to assess the potential use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to augment current and future aerial surveillance capability by reducing, enhancing or replacing existing delivery methods. It will seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of MCA operations whilst reducing the risk to MCA personnel. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168ceb47-8eed-4230-9f6c-ca0478eeedbc | | 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 | 12 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 1 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | MATITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO15 1EG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles ## Release History - 12 Aug 2019 at 11:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168ceb47-8eed-4230-9f6c-ca0478eeedbc - 29 Jul 2019 at 12:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168ceb47-8eed-4230-9f6c-ca0478eeedbc - 8 Jul 2019 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168ceb47-8eed-4230-9f6c-ca0478eeedbc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168ceb47-8eed-4230-9f6c-ca0478eeedbc 12th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=412056495 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884f0f85-8a05-487a-a4c9-ab9336abb6f2 - https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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