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title: "HELSS/0090 - Procurement of Cockpit Situational Awareness Tool (CSAT) for UK Military Helicopters."
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# HELSS/0090 - Procurement of Cockpit Situational Awareness Tool (CSAT) for UK Military Helicopters.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, APACHE PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f18eb931-f0d4-4257-ae53-1298826b47d5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Helicopters, Apache Project Team is currently conducting a selective procurement process for the Cockpit Situational Awareness Tool (CSAT) for UK Military Helicopters. The procurement is classified within the services industry category, specifically focusing on digital mapping systems. The tender, referenced as BIP56987453, is active and will remain open until 18th December 2017, providing an opportunity for interested parties to submit their bids. The contract is expected to commence on 11th May 2018 and continue until 31st March 2023, and all submissions must be made by the specified end date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in commercial off-the-shelf solutions, digital mapping technologies, and aviation support services. Businesses with experience in providing portable electronic devices, mission planning hardware/software, or those capable of demonstrating high technical readiness in operational environments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, potentially leading to further contracts and growth within the defence sector.

## Notice

Procurement of a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Cockpit Situational Awareness Tool(CSAT) System for UK Military Helicopters. This procurement will cover the acquisition and support for the system. This system shall comprise of Portable Electronic Device and mission planning hardware/software and shall be operated by aircrew (note;not integrated into the aircraft) and will use approved MOD data, referenced by GPS. The product required must: a) Be capable of receiving foundation Geospatial Intelligence (GOEINT) MOD data, b) Provide optimised battery life c) Be capable of effective operation in flight by aircrew d) Be available as a trial model at least Technical Readiness Level 7* for aircraft evaluation (Ground and Flight) to support risk reduction of wire strike and vertical obstacles collision avoidance e) Provide a data validation function *Technical Readiness Level 7 is defined by the European Commissions as "System Prototype demonstration in operational environment. 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-Yeovil: Digital mapping system.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb26fd6c-1f01-4ddc-9b2c-f9755a8ca64f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, APACHE PROJECT TEAM |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48326100 - Digital mapping system

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2017 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb26fd6c-1f01-4ddc-9b2c-f9755a8ca64f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb26fd6c-1f01-4ddc-9b2c-f9755a8ca64f
  13th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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